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Vivien’s presence was understandable—she thrived on gatherings like this. And Norah's attendance made sense,
given the nature of the event, which was designed to bring single men and women together. But Trent? He was
not the kind to attend such functions, no matter how much his family pestered him about marriage.
“I heard you were coming,” Trent said, adjusting his glasses with casual grace. “So | made a point of requesting
an invitation.”
Gasps rippled through the crowd.
“Mr. Seymour?”
“This event has certainly drawn a lively crowd today.”
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Freya, who had been bearing the weight of unwanted attention, suddenly felt the pressure lift. With Trent by her
side, she no longer had to navigate this crowd alone.
True to form, Trent guided her to a quiet corner where she could finally breathe.
Anyone who dared approach to start a conversation was gently, yet firmly, turned away.
To Vivien, this sight was a dagger to the heart.
Why was Freya always the one who drew all the light? Why was even Trent, the ever-elusive gentleman, kind to
her?
Those who had once gathered around Vivien now flocked to Freya, leaving her standing on the outside, watching
the warmth she craved slip further away.
Jealousy took root and spread through her, choking reason like ivy on stone.
Her mind spiraled—Freya had taken everything: her job, her stepfather’s favor, her connections.
But Freya, blissfully unaware of Vivien’s escalating thoughts, remained calm.
If Vivien had been an ordinary woman—honest and without scheming—Freya might've extended a hand in
goodwill.
But from the first moment they met, something about Vivien had rubbed her the wrong way.
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