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.”

ago, I’d mentioned liking this style of headband. Ken had bought one then too, but he’d given it to Viola, who’d dismissed it as

new.

I don’t

patience wore thin. “Why are you

she cooed. Then she turned to me with practiced sympathy. “Are you upset because we didn’t invite you

honey–sweet, but her actions told a different story. As she touched my arm in an apparent

sugary smile, “everyone knows you’re Ken’s favorite. There’s no need to be

my arm, and I jerked away

theatrical–she collapsed to the ground, tears streaming down her face. “Calista, what did

her up with tender concern. “Are

must have been my own clumsiness. Calista didn’t

me. I

hurt anyone, Why

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