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.

You've been acting weird

"No, not at all."

her here? She's staying in

it, the angrier she got. She turned

"Yes, miss."

maid quickly went upstairs. Vanessa's heart skipped a beat. Odie bringing Sophie here was clearly a form of confinement; how could they just let Sophie come and go as she pleased? On the second floor, the maid knocked on Sophie's door, "Mrs. Costello, our miss

"Got it."

still in

door. Polly

her voice,

just

it's better if you

paused, looked back at 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 out on my own and get the

"Yes."

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