Chapter 6 Chapter 6 : Why Noah Ran Away from the Wedding

When Luna stepped out of the elevator, she saw that the living-room sofa was crowded with the entire Davis family.

And beside Noah sat Emma Wilson — his secretary.

Luna froze. What is she doing here?

As she drew nearer, she noticed Noah and Emma’s hands intertwined—tightly, defiantly.

It clicked at once.

So Noah ran away because of her?

She stared at the pair, astonishment flickering across her face. When did they become a couple behind everyone’s back?

A tense silence filled the air, weighted with unspoken judgment.

When Emma’s eyes met Luna’s for a heartbeat, she dropped her gaze in shame.

Noah looked toward Luna and Theodore, emotion shifting uneasily behind his eyes.

He had never truly left City A; instead, after Theodore married Luna, he’d had the audacity to bring Emma back.

“Theodore, Luna, sit down,” John said.

“Grandfather…” Noah began, meeting John’s gaze. “I love Emma. I want to marry her. Please—”

“Noah!” Ava cut him off, fury colouring her face. “Have you lost your mind? Luna is your fiancée — that was settled long ago! How dare you bring this woman home?”

Emma flinched, panic rising; her eyes shimmered with tears.

“Mom…” Noah’s voice wavered. “Emma’s a good girl. She’s the one I love.” He squeezed Emma’s hand.

Ava stamped her foot, voice rising. “What nonsense! Look at her — plain background, plain face, nothing worthy of you! The woman fit for you is Luna!”

“Yes.” Noah met his mother’s glare head-on, voice steady. “Emma may not have rank or looks, but she has a kind heart. To me, that makes her the most beautiful woman alive.”

“You bastard!” Ava snapped.

Luna cleared her throat, her tone calm. “Since Noah loves Emma, let them be together, Ava.”

Every head turned toward her in disbelief.

Luna? Kind? Since when?

“I’ve gotten to know Emma,” she continued smoothly. “She’s exactly as Noah says — gentle, kind, and sweet.” Luna smiled politely at Ava.

Emma stared, stunned. What is she playing at? Can she really forgive us?

Ava snorted. “If she were truly gentle and kind, she wouldn’t have seduced Noah. She knew he was engaged to you!”

Emma’s face blanched; tears gathered again.

Seeing her cry, Noah’s heart twisted. “Mom, it wasn’t Emma’s fault. She tried to stay away. I’m the one who chased her — I love her.”

“You —” Ava trembled, speechless with rage.

“Mom, I love Emma. I won’t marry anyone else.”

“Then get out of the Davis family!” Ava shouted, shaking.

Luna hid a quiet smile. Perfect. Once he’s gone, his shares will be mine for the taking.