Chapter 919
Khloe was overwhelmed. She pressed a flurry of kisses against Nick’s neck.
“Today’s wedding… I’ll never forget it. Even when I’m old and gray, I’ll remember every second.”
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“You’re right,” Nick said, still catching his breath, a wry smile tugging at his lips. “But my heart’s still racing… next time-”
He exhaled deeply and shook his head with a bitter smile. “No… there won’t be a next time. Even for us, once is enough.”
Hearing that, Khloe quickly rubbed his chest. “Should we go to the hospital? Get you checked out?”
“No way. Missing our own wedding would make me feel even worse.”
“But… we’re not going to make it on time…” Khloe frowned. Even if they rushed back, the drive would take over half an hour. Her dress was a mess, and she’d need to change.
“It’s okay. We’ve still got time.”
Seeing her confused look, Nick handed her his phone. On the livestream, a cultural segment was playing.
“How…?”
“Today, the Royal Palace cultural team added a lottery giveaway. It was supposed to run after the ceremony, but with all the changes, I negotiated to move it before the wedding. That buys us about another half hour. Subtract travel time, and we have-”
Khloe cut him off, already doing the math. “Twenty minutes!”
It wasn’t much, but it was enough for her to change into a fresh gown.
The car sped back to the Royal Palace. Nick had already coordinated with Lenny, pre-arranging everything.
When the vehicle arrived at the underground VIP entrance, the styling team was waiting with a backup gown and makeup kit. As the doors opened, the staff immediately helped Khloe change.
Nick, along with Lenny, returned to the hall via the private elevator, changing into a matching suit.
The livestream host kept glancing at the time. The ceremony countdown was displayed at the top of the screen. The banquet hall was full, with Royal Palace officials and prominent socialites present. Any delay at this point would be disastrous for everyone involved.
“Do you think Khloe and Nick can make it?”
Charlotte and Winnie waited anxiously backstage, while the Hunt and Morrison families also shared uneasy expressions. Even knowing Nick and Khloe were safe, a public no-show at the ceremony would cause chaos for both households,
Winnie stayed silent, eyes fixed on the hall entrance.
As the countdown ended, the doors remained unmoved. Murmurs began spreading among the guests.
“What’s happening…?”
“Where are the bride and groom?”
“I heard something happened… someone said the bride ran off. Could it be true?”
“False news, surely, Who dares skip a wedding at the Royal Palace?”
The host tried to stall, but as the commotion grew, he had no choice but to take up the microphone and begin the ceremony.
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