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.

mention of Miss Walker sparked an image in Brittany's mind of a

years ago, Eltham had been closely involved with a young lady from

together, childhood friends, and many thought they would end up together. Unexpectedly, Eltham ended up in

as Craneville's most eligible bachelorette, born into privilege and celebrated

the Lynettes, Brittany had once

continued until Piper herself had had

Ms. Lynette is not someone to be trifled with. If you embarrass her at tonight's grand event, be prepared for consequences," Piper

already gone

and was about to go

"Are you

"He'll arrive later."

her blond hair and eyes

Eltham's heart leaned towards someone

Lynette is here too. Aren't you going to introduce us?" Piper's voice wavered slightly at

simply smiled, his gaze finding Brittany as she descended

"Here she comes."

approached, and as soon as she

tight smile, quickly fading