After she finished speaking, she turned and stepped off the stage. Julian Donovan instinctively moved to stop her, whispering her name in agony, "Naomi..."
At the sight, Caleb Rhodes shot a look at Lillian Huxley, who was sitting beside him. Lillian Huxley nodded, stood up, and hurried after Naomi Shaw. Caleb then went onto the stage and grabbed Julian Donovan, who was about to give chase, urging him in a low voice, "Julian, you know exactly who's here today. You have to think of the bigger picture. I've already asked Lillian to go check on her!"
With such a grand occasion and so many distinguished guests, Julian Donovan couldn't leave now. What just happened was humiliating enough. If he wanted to establish a foothold in Wincastle, his only choice was to see today's ceremony through.
