The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Eltham and Queen had a lot to discuss.

Stepping out of the study, Brittany felt as if all her energy had been sapped in an instant. Her legs wobbled a bit, and she instinctively reached out to the wall for support, dreading showing any sign of weakness. After finally regathering her strength, Brittany made her way to the restroom.

The restroom wasn't crowded. As Brittany entered a stall and was just about to sit down, she heard a group of women walk in.

"Did you see that, Miss Piper Walker? Brittany was blatantly flirting with Prince Eltham, holding hands in front of everyone. Has she no shame?"

"I heard Brittany's been married before and even has a son. How could the royal family ever accept such a woman?"

"Miss Walker, weren't you and Eltham quite close before? There was even talk of marriage. How did it come to this?"

The socialite at the center of the group calmly took out her lipstick to touch up her makeup.

A follower behind her scoffed, "Miss Walker is set to inherit her family's empire. How could she possibly settle for Eltham? She's no one's canary!"

"Miss Walker truly is a role model for the modern woman. Career is what matters most!"

"Would Brittany have gotten anywhere without clinging to men?"

The group went on, praising one and putting down the other.

Miss Walker sparked an image in

years ago, Eltham had been closely involved with a

end up together. Unexpectedly, Eltham ended up in an arranged marriage with the

eligible bachelorette, born into privilege

the Lynettes, Brittany had

Piper

trifled with. If you embarrass her at tonight's grand event, be prepared for consequences," Piper warned, and the group left. Brittany emerged from the stall, touched up her makeup, adjusted her dress, and slowly walked out of

had already gone

slightly worried not seeing Brittany and was about to go look for

"Are you

"He'll arrive later."

the epitome of a Craneville beauty, with her blond hair

Eltham's heart leaned towards

going to introduce us?" Piper's voice wavered slightly at the mention of

smiled, his gaze finding Brittany as she descended

"Here she comes."

approached, and as soon as she appeared, Eltham's attention was

into a tight smile, quickly fading