Chapter 0181 Chapter 0181 Ella POV Before I even opened the message from Amanda , I called Alexander .
My hands were trembling as I waited for the call to ring through , and relief washed over me when his face appeared on the screen .
Whats wrong ? he asked immediately , his expression sharpening as he took in my obvious distress .
I just got a text from Amanda , I said , her name leaving a bitter taste in my mouth .
What could she possibly have to say to you ? Alexander asked , his voice low with suspicion .
I dont know , I admitted , my words tumbling out .
I havent actually looked yet .
I guess I panicked and called you instead .
Good , Alexander said firmly .
You shouldnt be dealing with either of them without someone there with you .
His words reassured me .
He didnt even know the full extent of what David and Amanda were capable of , but he understood enough to take my fears seriously .
It was a comfort I desperately needed .
Im opening the message now , I said , tapping Amandas name and enlarging the attached image .
Its a picture , I said , frowning as I examined it .
A picture of what ? Alexander asked .
It looks like … an appointment book , I murmured , my heart sinking as the details became clear .
I zoomed in further , dread pooling in my stomach .
Your name is at the top , but its been crossed out .
Beneath it is Davids name , penciled in .
Next to the names are dates and times .
The realization hit me like a punch .
Its the appointment book for the wedding venue .
They stole our venue , Alexander .
And not just the venue they took our date , too Are you serious ? he said , his frustration evident in his tone .
Yes .
Its right here in the picture .
Your name is crossed out , and Davids is written in .
First they try to steal our date , now they take our venue too ? Well , thats clearly a mistake on the venues part , Alexander said , his voice tightening with frustration but lacking the outrage I felt .
Thats a breach of contract .
Ill have my lawyers contact them .
Im disappointed about the venue , I said , but thats not the real issue .
How could they have possibly known about this ? This wasnt public information .
Its not that surprising , Alexander replied .
The venue was probably bragging about being chosen by us .
David must have found out that way and thrown some money around .
Hes desperate to one up us right now .
Honestly , I should have seen something like this coming .
His explanation made sense , but something about it just didnt sit right with me .
I couldnt shake the nagging feeling that there was more going on here .
Frustration bubbled in my chest as I wrestled with whether this was my anxiety clouding my judgment or if I should trust my instincts .
What is it ? Alexander asked , his gaze narrowing slightly I can tell by the look on your face that something else is bothering you .
Is there more to the message ? No , I said , shaking my head .
It doesnt actually say anything .

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Its just the picture .
But why would she send this to me ? I dont understand .
+25 BONUS Chapter 0181 To brag , Alexander suggested with a shrug .
We wouldve been notified by the venue eventually , so its not like she did it out of the kindness of her heart to give us a heads up .
Shes just trying to get under your skin .
Well , its working , I admitted , the frustration clear in my tone .
Its going to be okay , Alexander said in a soothing voice , We have plenty of time to find a replacement venue , and budget isnt an issue .
Its not that simple , I replied softly .
Finding a suitable venue takes time , even with money .
And now weve wasted so much of it .
We might not even be able to get the date we want .
Alexanders expression darkened , his voice dropping .
Well get the same date .
If David thinks hes going to steal our thunder , hes wrong .
If he wants this to be a competition , thats what well give him .
Lets see how many people actually show up to his little shindig when theyre also invited to ours .
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