Chapter 54 Proposal

• He turned to me with a soft smile, his eyes filled with warmth. “Veronica Carlisle,” he began, his voice steady, “will you marry me for real this time? Will you be the woman who stands by my side forever?”
• Before I could even process his words, he knelt in front of me, holding out a small velvet box. The world around us seemed to fade, the cameras, the people, even the weight of Mrs. Carlos’s gaze, none of it mattered. It was just Ivan, me, and the question that could change everything.
• The room fell silent, all eyes locked on us, waiting for my answer. My heart pounded in my chest, and my throat tightened as I stared at the ring, a stunning diamond glinting in the light.