Chapter 396: Hush Hush
As the group dispersed after the fitting and lunch, Evana was intrigued by a cryptic message from Nora, urging her to return to the lunch venue. With a raised eyebrow and curiosity in her eyes, she slipped back into her chair and questioned, "What’s up?"
Nora, with a secretive smile, replied, "Wait for a few minutes."
The doorbell jingled, signaling Olivia’s entrance. Her surprise at seeing Evana still there was evident, and she directed a quizzical look at Nora, "I thought you said something about a surprise proposal. What’s Evana doing here?"
"A surprise proposal?" Evana’s heart fluttered momentarily at Olivia’s words. Could Lucien have been acting strangely because he was planning to propose? The excitement was short-lived, though, as Nora clarified, "Isabella is the one being proposed to."
"Bella baby is dating someone?" Olivia’s surprise was palpable, while Evana maintained a subtle smile. Lucien had shared Ian and Isabella’s dating news with her, but the sudden leap to marriage caught her off guard.
Nora leaned forward with a conspiratorial air, "Oh, yes. And she’s getting proposed to at the wedding, by a Frost."
Olivia’s eager smile faded, and she paled. Isabella was dating a Frost? Demetri, Gabe, and Lucien were ruled out. Erasmi was absent so there was no way she was dating him. And Isabella was working with Ian who had a strict rule about not dating employees. She couldn’t help but entertain the thought – was it Seb? Her heart clenched at the idea, but before she could voice her concerns, Evana spoke up, diverting the attention, "Ian Frost, huh? Seems a bit rushed. Why propose at the wedding and put her in such a situation?"
Olivia was caught off guard, feeling a mixture of shock and relief at the revelation. Ian. Isabella was dating Ian. But she quickly chastised herself. What did Seb have to do with any of this? She had no reason to be concerned about him. Seb just needed to be happy, wherever he was.
"He’s not proposing marriage at the wedding. That’s a separate affair, just in case Isabella decides to turn him down. His words, not mine. He wants me to toss the bouquet at her." Nora added mysteriously.