Chapter 9

The Drake family engagement party was a gathering of society’s elite.

Victoria Bennett entered this legendary family’s world for the first time, though not at their ancestral

estate.

The engagement was held in an exclusive, high–end venue that exuded both luxury and discretion.

Standing beside her husband, she finally got a proper look at the Drake heir Emma had been asking

about.

He wore a bespoke suit, his burgundy bow tie lending a sensual edge to his aristocratic features.

She wouldn’t dare speak to him, or even look too long – it wouldn’t be proper.

While getting air outside, she glimpsed him through the crowd taking a call, his brow furrowed.

overheard the gossip until a familiar name caught

one he’s been playing with – is she Emma Walker? The one

ash, unconcerned: “Don’t know. Probably.”

recalled Emma’s recent inquiries. The world could be so cruelly coincidental.

whole story by

knew? Knew he spent five years pretending and deceiving a girl?”

– it was just a game, he’d

then, Alex hurried past them toward the

called out, furious: “Stop right there,

“Darling, what are you doing? I thought you didn’t

Victoria glared at Alex, “but that doesn’t mean I can’t sympathize. Five years! Not five hours, not five days – five years of a woman’s most precious

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Chapter 5

have to

money just to take her to dinner. Then suddenly after graduation, it’s like she was cursed

“Victoria, quiet down. You’ll cost us that construction

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