817 An Exquisite Trap

Hayley’s POV:

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Of course, I kept my thoughts well hidden, maintaining an expression of delight as I reached for the gift box with barely restrained eagerness, practically snatching it from Salazar’s hands and hurriedly lifting the

lid.

“My gosh! How exquisite!” I pitched my voice higher in artificial wonder.

For just a second, I caught a fleeting curl of disdain at the corner of Salazar’s mouth.

I knew, then. Despite his polished manners and deferential tone, he looked down on me with quiet contempt for being an “Omega.”

I finished my performance, then watched him with silent precision.

Salazar recomposed himself, a perfectly rehearsed smile sliding back into place. “It’s truly an honor that you’ve accepted it. Ms. Walton will be thrilled to see you in her chosen gown. It will mean more to her than any other gift.”

beamed at him with calculated innocence. “Really? That’s wonderful! I was worried she might not

“Should I

impatience. “That wouldn’t be necessary, Ms. Sander. Surely someone from the Sanders informed you? Evening gowns are meant to be worn once.

… adjusting.”

intended, and you’ll avoid any unfortunate missteps.” Salazar adjusted his cuffs, then added with the imperious air of a noble addressing a servant, “While you may only be a low- ranking Omega who recently returned to the Sanders, certain expectations really

laugh

instead of the Alpha I’d always been, I’m still a Sander by blood

in my chest and smiled politely. “I

nod

car vanished beyond the gates, all pretense of

gift box in my hands. I can’t help but mentally applaud myself

this rate, I might just have a future in Hollywood alongside my Oscar–winning

in my room, I carefully opened the box Celine

lying. Inside was a full

An Exquisite Frap

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was clearly prepared to save someone

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