Chapter 137. This Is an Emergency

Ezra’s POV

Layla looked incredible when she walked down the stairs in her gown. For one brief moment, I almost forgot all of our plan for the day. The sight of her stole the air from my lungs.

Her confidence, her poise—she acted like she had the whole room in the palm of her hand. I wanted to remain close to her and walk in with her, but I reminded myself that tonight was not about me.

“I’ll get another car,” I said while tying my tie.

She crinkled her face a little. “Why not? It totally makes sense for us to come together.”

“You don’t understand” I shook my head. “Everybody should be paying attention to you. If we come in together, we will both get the attention. I want them to see you. This is your night.”

She gave me a small smile, but her eyes still stayed on me as if she was prepared to raise an argument. “You always say the right thing.”

I came a little closer and lowered my voice. “I mean it. I’ll see you in there.”

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