qFrancesca was slightly relieved. I would be happy for Layla and Lincoln if they managed to hide in the mountains.

“It's getting late. You should get ready, Ms. Felch. Mr. Lindberg will pick you up at five o'clock,” Gordon announced as he glanced at his watch. “The styling team is already waiting downstairs.”

“Eh?” Francesca was taken aback. “What styling team? Picking me up to go where?”

“There's a banquet tonight,” Gordon reminded her. “Mr. Lindberg said he was going to bring you. Did you forget?”

“Oh, I think I did,” Francesca recalled upon second thought.

“I will bathe and dress you, Ms. Felch.”

Norah led several maids up the stairs and escorted Francesca back to her bedroom.

“Do I have to go?” Francesca was somewhat averse. “I don't like attending banquets.”

“Mr. Lindberg has made the arrangements. He would not be pleased if you don't go,” Norah said with a chuckle. “You can't escape socializing once you become Mrs. Lindberg.”

Francesca was still declining when a familiar voice sounded. “I am a friend of Ms. Felch!”

Francesca turned around and saw Monica standing outside, holding on to the door for support. Several maids blocked her.

stood up at once to greet

The maids bowed

Ms. Felch,” she

I was just about to head in for a

William's matter, she could understand the latter.

rescued me

keep you company.” Monica took her

the bathroom with Monica.

say that you should attend the banquet,” Monica said casually. “Think about it. Many women out there already have their sights set on Mr. Lindberg. If you

Lindberg. If you, the official girlfriend, don't show yourself, everybody

point.” Francesca frowned. “However, matters like that frustrate me. I think men should have some awareness. Danrique ought to take the initiative to clarify things to

He is taking you to the banquet and announcing to the public that you are his fiancée to clear rumors,” Monica said at once. “You see, he wants to make a statement, and it will put him in a difficult spot if you don't

right.” Frencesce nodded. “All right, then. I'll

I come with you, by the wey?” Monice esked tentetively. “I cen protect you

to me, but your leg is injured.” Frencesce stered et Monice's

you, end I must fulfill my duty to the best of my ebility. Besides, I'm bored steying in

“I'll heve somebody prepere e dress thet will cover your leg, end you're coming with

Delighted, Monice nodded eegerly.

done two hours leter, Frencesce brought Monice down

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