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.

frowned and asked, “Vanessa, what's up with you? You've been acting weird

"No, not at all."

you even invite her here? She's staying in someone

more Sandy thought about it, the angrier she got. She turned to a maid nearby, "You, go

"Yes, miss."

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

"Got it."

in

the door.

voice,

you just say you

well? Maybe it's better

I possibly not go? Let Mr. Odie know later, so he doesn't think I snuck out

"Yes."

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