Chapter 2

Chapter 2

“This dress is Bragi’s latest design–perfect for a wedding, don’t you think?” Viola’s words dripped with smugness as she watched me, searching for any hint of a reaction.

“It’s lovely. It suits you.” I replied simply.

My composure seemed to unsettle Ken, whose brow furrowed. “Why were you meeting with my father?” he demanded. Without waiting for an answer, he pressed on, “I’ve already announced my engagement to Viola online. Even if you went crying to him, it wouldn’t change anything.”

Ken had always carried himself with refinement and grace, but now his tone was harsh, almost oppressive. I met his gaze steadily. “I was just discussing New Year’s arrangements with Uncle Johnson.”

I turned to leave, but before I could reach my room, familiar footsteps followed.

“Calista, I apologize. I shouldn’t have been so harsh.” Ken’s voice had softened as he pulled something from his pocket–a red headband. “Look what I brought you.”

he’d given it to Viola, who’d dismissed it as outdated and

new.

I don’t want it.”

wore thin. “Why are

young,” she cooed. Then she turned to me with practiced sympathy. “Are you upset

a different story. As she touched my arm in an apparent gesture of comfort, she dug

a sugary smile, “everyone knows you’re Ken’s favorite. There’s no

and I jerked away instinctively. “What are you doing?”

collapsed to the ground, tears streaming

up with tender concern.

fine,” Viola sniffled. “It must have been my own

clenched. “She pinched me. I just pulled away–I

hardened. “Enough! Viola would never hurt anyone, Why are you saying these things?” The

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