The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Wallace was feeling a bit guilty, but Piper was like a big sister to him, and he couldn't bear to let her down.

"I know that."

When the delegation arrived, the royal family threw a grand welcome dinner, with the Queen herself playing host to wash the dust from their travels. As the head of the chess club, Piper was naturally in attendance.

The dinner hadn't officially started yet, but Piper had arrived early to coordinate dinner arrangements with the staff.

Ulysses, the evening's most anticipated guest, was notably absent. Orson's explanation was that he was feeling under the weather.

Ulysses was famously averse to social gatherings.

It was common knowledge in their circles that Piper was somewhat displeased by this.

A dinner attended by the Queen herself, and Ulysses was playing hooky?

At the venue, Brittany and Eltham arrived hand in hand, but Piper whisked Eltham away as soon as they arrived.

Brittany was relieved.

Pregnant and avoiding alcohol, she chose a fruit juice instead, hoping to find a quiet spot to rest. But turning around, she bumped into Orson, spilling her juice all over herself. "Sorry, I didn't mean to. Are you alright?" Brittany apologized immediately.

stained outfit, but upon locking eyes with Brittany, his expression turned to

"Ms. Russell?"

disbelief

been dead for years; how could she

knew my mother?" Brittany realized Orson had mistaken her for

mother was Julie Russell?" Orson couldn't believe it. Brittany's resemblance to Julie was uncanny - they could easily

softened dramatically: "What's

"Brittany."

to click

"A bit."

delicate and

pity. Julie had been so talented, yet it

the Queen

Someone called Orson away.

Lynette, I'd like to visit Ms. Russell's grave sometime. I hope you can

"Of course."

Orson left, Brittany found a secluded

lively. Eltham and Piper, both dressed elegantly and in matching