Serena’s Pov

I stood there, frozen, as the murmur of the crowd around us grew louder. My eyes were fixed on the girl who had just barged into the engagement ceremony. She was pretty, no doubt about that, with striking features that seemed to catch the light, and an aura of confidence that pulled everyone's gaze toward her like a magnet.

Her dress was a deep shade of red, contrasting sharply with the pastel colors of the decor. It was ...