Precious things often slipped through one's fingers. Or rather, it was only when they fell that one realized how precious they had been.
Severine found herself in much the same state.
Her past few days had fallen into the familiar rhythm of studying and managing her work.
Once, she met Emmett, but the young master was surrounded by his peers, giving her ample time to sneak away.
She had also gotten a reply from her mother.
[Alright.]
Though just one word, it settled her nerves.
As long as no one forced her to marry the second male lead, she could push through.
It happened then, catching her off guard.
An invitation to the banquet stamped with the name of Rhodes arrived.
As the owner of Vale Enterprise, it was only natural for an invitation to be sent to her parents. The problem lay elsewhere.
A separate invitation had been addressed to her alone.
She could almost see Damien's teasing smirk, taunting her.
