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.

diamond–studded clutch, she overheard the gossip until

about, the one he’s been playing with – is she Emma Walker?

flicked his cigarette ash,

Emma’s recent inquiries. The world

heard the whole story by

your circle knew? Knew he spent five

one cared – it was just a game, he’d come back eventually.”

hurried past them

furious: “Stop right there, you monster!”

rushing to restrain her: “Darling, what are you doing? I thought you

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 youth.

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have to

was gorgeous, brilliant–boys used to line up outside our dorm. Wealthy men threw money just to take her to dinner. Then suddenly after graduation, it’s like she was cursed – no suitors, just

“Victoria, quiet down. You’ll cost

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