By morning, not just Aveline and Alaric's names were everywhere, but Laurent and Lancaster's as well.
Not just in the corners of high-society gossip, but in bold headlines, on business channels, finance blogs, and even social media accounts that somehow made her blurry photo with Alaric into a trending template.
Just with the news of Aveline and Alaric spending one quiet moment on a terrace, the world had turned it into a political alliance, a romantic scandal, and a corporate conspiracy, all at once.
Drinking his coffee, Alaric scrolled through the first article.
BUSINESS TODAY
"Lancaster & Laurent: The Merger That Wasn't, Yet Means Everything" – Analysts suggest a combined influence that could tip the balance of the tech and luxury sectors. 'If they align,' one insider said, 'Ashford Holdings may not survive the fiscal year.'
Alaric switched to another article.
THE SOCIETY SCROLL
