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 Mr. Lindberg in private.” Hazel suddenly spoke up.

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

“Sure. Come on in.”

Sean led Donald into the study, he asked

hesitation and knocked on the door. “Can I come

instantly, for the latter was

“Please come in!”

on the sofa, sipping on her drink

a bunch

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

well.” Francesca smiled at her. “Have a

you.” Hazel occupied the sofa across from her. The maid served her coffee and

say?” Francesca hated

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 preorder them, but Mr. Lindberg reserved them for you before I could

Feel free to choose and

fury. Fortunately, Hazel was trained

jolted up from her seat

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

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