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.”

to talk to Mr. Lindberg in private.” Hazel suddenly spoke up. “I'll leave

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

“Sure. Come on in.”

he asked a

went to Francesca's room without hesitation and

the latter

“Please come in!”

sofa, sipping on

maids were displaying a bunch

at the dresses before turning to Francesca. A conflicted look flashed across her eyes and disappeared quickly. Flashing a warm smile, she said, “Long time no see, Ms. Cece. I heard you were injured. How

Francesca smiled at

The maid served her coffee and left them to their

Francesca hated it when people tried to

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

them? Feel free to choose and take anything

served to increase Hazel's fury. Fortunately, Hazel

she would've jolted up from

had these made for you specially. I don't think you should give them to others easily,” Hazel responded gently. However, her gaze was penetrating and

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