terse update stating that Sophia had a sprained ankle and needed him.
unmarked box. Inside, nestled in layers of silk tiss
een spun from moonlight itself. Thousands of minuscule diamonds were scattered across it, catchi
tranger. She was no longer the muted, overshadowed fiancée of Brant Hayes. She w
up, a few hours before the gala. When he saw her, he stop
his eyes wide with a mixture of
s. She did a slow turn, the diamond-dusted skirt swirling around her.
white counterfeit gown. The questio
. "You both look beautiful in your own w
e. For now. She walked over and took his arm. "
head in the grand ballroom turned. Vivienne's gown was so luminous, so utte
socialites, wearing the high-quality fake. The moment s
refuse and wear something else entirely. She never imagined Vivienne would find another version-
the fiancée and the best friend, wearing the same
posed her features into a look of gentle concern, took a gla
incerity. "But don't you think it's a little inappropriate to wear a replica to
gauntlet, publicly bra
drama he loathed. He tugged at Vivienne's arm. "Vivi, let
yanked he
her eyes as cold and s
Vivienne's gaze never leaving Sophia's face. "Before you accuse me of wearing a counterfeit," she said, her voice ringing with cold fury, "you should examine the integrity of what you have on your own body." Then, she turned her gaze, sharp and c
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