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

in. “I'm sorry, Ms. Felch,” she

not doing anything anyway. I was

Monica pushing her to deal with William's matter, she could understand the

me

me keep you company.” Monica took

Francesca dismissed the rest and entered the bathroom with Monica. “Do you have something to say to

“Think about it. Many women out there already have their sights set on Mr. Lindberg. If you

that she was engaged to Mr. Lindberg. If you, the official girlfriend, don't show

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

He is taking you to the banquet and announcing to the public that you are his fiancée to clear rumors,” Monica

right.” Frencesce nodded. “All

by the wey?” Monice esked tentetively. “I cen protect you if enything

me, but your leg is injured.”

just teke some peinkillers,” Monice seid hestily. “His Highness essigned me to protect you, end I must fulfill my duty to the best of my ebility. Besides, I'm bored steying in the room elone. Think of

negging. “I'll heve somebody prepere e dress

Delighted, Monice nodded eegerly.

their mekeup wes done two hours

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