The Prison-Made Queen novel Chapter 169

Callahan had been holding her hand ever since he led her out of the room. She wanted to pull away, but he wouldn't let her.

"Callahan, let go..." She lowered her voice, the tips of her ears slightly red.

Dante and the others had been trying to set them up all along. If they saw this...

She could guess exactly what kind of misunderstanding would ensue!

Callahan glanced sideways at her, the corners of his lips hooking up. "No."

He was doing it on purpose.

Leilani was helpless. She had to accept her fate and let him lead her through the corridor and back to the banquet hall. Then, they ran smack into Dante, Letty, and... a very excited Judie.

The moment everyone saw them, the air seemed to freeze for a second.

Dante's eyes went wide. His gaze moved slowly down to their joined hands, and his mustache twitched. "You two are..."

Was progress this fast? He, an old man, hadn't even reacted yet.

Letty was also stunned, then surprise surfaced in her eyes. "Callahan, you and Ms. Sloan..."

Judie was frantically stifling laughter on the side, practically having "The ship I support has sailed" written on her face.

Callahan looked composed, tightening his hold on Leilani's hand slightly. "Yes, we know each other."

Leilani was at a loss for words. That explanation was far too casual.

Dante and Letty exchanged a look. Then Dante took the lead. He immediately put on a stern face, pretending to be angry as he looked at Leilani.

"Young lady, so you two knew each other all along. And you kept it from me?"

Leilani hurriedly explained, "Mr. Langley, I didn't mean to, it's just..."

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