The next morning, Polly laid a dress in front of Sophie. "Ms. Sophie, this was custom-made for you by the boss."

"When did he order it?"

"After you ran off last time."

Sophie glanced at the white dress and its fabric, immediately recognizing its expensive taste. A mermaid dress, of all things-the hardest to run in. Odie really did put in the effort.

"I don't like white," Sophie said coolly. "Take it away. I'm not wearing it."

"The boss wants to take you to the Mintons' monthly dinner party."

Polly's words had a hint of warning. Sophie quickly sensed something fishy about this monthly dinner. It had to be the kind of event Odie had prepared for during his first visit to Devonport. Why would he suddenly want to take her there?

Downstairs, Sandy was having breakfast in the hall, with Vanessa beside her, looking distracted.

“Vanessa, what's up with you? You've been acting weird since yesterday. Did Sophie upset

"No, not at all."

invite her here? She's staying in someone else's

angrier she got. She turned to a maid nearby,

"Yes, miss."

bringing Sophie here was clearly a form of confinement; how could they just let Sophie come

"Got it."

in her

door. Polly

voice,

you just say you

it's better if

Polly, and smiled, "Ms. Sandy invited me. How could I possibly not go? Let Mr. Odie know later, so he doesn't think I snuck

"Yes."

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