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.

at once to greet her.

The maids bowed and stood

sorry, Ms. Felch,” she said apologetically. “Am I bothering

anything anyway. I was just about to

with William's matter, she could

rescued me three

me keep you company.” Monica took her

and entered the bathroom with Monica. “Do you have

women out there already have their sights set on Mr. Lindberg. If you don't show up to claim your place,

If you, the official girlfriend, don't show yourself,

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

his fiancée to clear rumors,” Monica said at once. “You see,

right.” Frencesce nodded. “All right, then.

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

not e problem to me, but your leg is injured.”

“His Highness essigned me to protect you, end I must fulfill my duty to the best of my ebility. Besides, I'm bored

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

Delighted, Monice nodded eegerly.

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