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.

her diamond–studded clutch, she overheard the gossip until a familiar name caught

James White’s arm in disbelief: “Did you say Emma? The girl they’re talking about, the one he’s been playing with – is she Emma Walker? The one

flicked his cigarette ash, unconcerned: “Don’t know.

inquiries. The world could be so cruelly

the whole story

in your circle knew? Knew he spent five

– it was just a game, he’d

Alex hurried past

furious: “Stop right

“Darling, what are you doing? I thought you didn’t even like Emma –

can’t sympathize. Five years! Not five hours, not five days – five years of a woman’s most precious youth. You privileged people – is life

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have to

dinner. Then suddenly after graduation, it’s like she was cursed – no suitors, just stuck with

her sleeve: “Victoria, quiet down. You’ll cost us

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