Dumped but not Broken
"The wedding has been paid for through the Chen family accounts. But given that there is no wedding, and given the... difficulties our family is currently facing, we will expect to be reimbursed for all expenses already incurred."
Elena's stomach dropped. "Reimbursed? But... the wedding cost..."
"Two hundred thousand dollars," Catherine finished. "Give or take. I'm sure we can provide detailed receipts."
Two hundred thousand dollars. Elena didn't have two hundred dollars in her savings account.
"You can't be serious," Sophie said. "You planned this wedding! Every detail!"
"And your friend agreed to every expense," Catherine said smoothly. "Contracts were signed. Deposits were paid. If there'