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.”

Hazel

and immediately put two and two together. “Yes, that's

“Sure. Come on in.”

into the study, he asked a maid to bring Hazel to a guest

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

the latter was

“Please come in!”

the sofa, sipping on

a bunch of lavish evening gowns

to Francesca. A conflicted look flashed across her eyes and disappeared quickly.

doing well.” Francesca smiled at her. “Have a

across from her. The maid served her coffee

Francesca hated it when people tried to beat around

evening gowns are gorgeous.” Hazel glanced at the dozens of evening gowns hanging on the rack. Jealousy overwhelmed her heart when she

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

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

up from her

for you specially. I don't think you should give them to

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