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.”

Donald, I believe you need to talk to Mr. Lindberg in private.” Hazel suddenly spoke up. “I'll

and two together. “Yes, that's right. I

“Sure. Come on in.”

asked a

Hazel went to Francesca's room without hesitation and knocked on the door.

Hazel's voice instantly, for the latter

“Please come in!”

the sofa, sipping

were displaying a bunch of lavish evening

at the dresses before turning to Francesca. A conflicted look flashed across her eyes and disappeared quickly. Flashing a warm smile, she said, “Long

doing well.” Francesca smiled at her. “Have

her. The maid served her coffee and left them to their

Francesca hated it when people

heart when she realized they were all custom-made. “I've been wanting to preorder them, but Mr. Lindberg

to choose and take

merely served to increase Hazel's fury. Fortunately, Hazel was trained since young to keep her

jolted up from her

made for you specially. I don't think you should give them to others easily,” Hazel

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