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qDonald rushed up the stairs, but behind him, Hazel halted in her tracks.

She overheard Norah ordering the maids to prepare the evening gowns and the stylists to dress Francesca up.

Something occurred to her, and her expression changed drastically. She seemed flustered.

“Ms. Atkinson!”

Suddenly, Sean's voice cut her thoughts short. She came back around and schooled her expression into a calm one before meeting Sean's gaze. “Yes, Sean?”

“Mr. Lindberg is waiting for you in the study room. This way, please.”

Sean gestured for Donald and Hazel to follow him upstairs.

They walked past Francesca's room. The maids were showing Francesca the evening gowns, and she seemed shocked. “What's going on? Why do I have to pick one?” she asked.

“You'll be Mr. Lindberg's partner for the banquet tonight.”

Hearing that, Hazel froze momentarily. Surprised, Donald demanded, “What's going on? Is Mr. Lindberg bringing her to Mr. Adams' banquet?”

“Well...” Sean seemed stumped. Instead of answering the question, he knocked on the door of the study room and pushed it open. “This way, please.”

in private.” Hazel suddenly spoke up. “I'll leave you

two and two together. “Yes, that's right. I shall talk to Danrique

“Sure. Come on in.”

led Donald into the study, he asked a maid to bring Hazel to

went to Francesca's room without hesitation and knocked on the door. “Can I come

recognized Hazel's voice instantly, for the

“Please come in!”

the sofa, sipping

bunch of lavish

eyes and disappeared quickly. Flashing a warm smile, she said, “Long time no see, Ms.

Francesca smiled at her.

across from her. The maid served her coffee and left them to their own

something to say?” Francesca hated it when people tried to beat around the

are gorgeous.” Hazel glanced at the dozens of evening gowns hanging on the rack. Jealousy overwhelmed her heart when she realized they were all custom-made. “I've been wanting to

you like them? Feel free to choose and take anything you like,” Francesca

Hazel's fury. Fortunately, Hazel was trained since young to

she would've jolted up from her

give them to others