ndelier casting a warm light across her features. Her slightly tousled curly ha

delicately by fine spaghetti straps, added a touch of elegance, while the sheer bustier bodice infused the ensemble with a hint of sensuality. The light fabric shimmered softly, catching the light with every movement, transforming her into a vision of grace a

p artist Lucas had called to help with Reina's look, was turning and looking at herself in the make

hat's this? I think those in the shanty could do better." The makeup artist, wh

dy of the house, not someone who can't tell the difference between high-en

of words. If she was right, Reina Black was supposed to be the lady of the house; she had se

I'm correct, you're not Reina Black." Bianca opened her mouth to speak, but the sounds of heels against the tiled floor interrupted. Eve

s that she was completely unfamiliar with elite society. There were times Bianca embarrassed her by using words that were considered unmannered within that circle. Yet, she alwa

-since when did you becom

isrespect towards Reina. Bianca, however, understood what Reina wanted to achieve: disgrace her. But she wasn't going to allo

w lady of the house sin

onversation like a warm knife through butter, successfully distracting everyone except Reina. He stepped out moments ago to answer

oved toward him, but color drained from her face when instead of coming to her, Lucas passed her, his gaze fixed o

suspended in time. Reina, aware of the unfolding drama, del

kened in the air. Lucas, understanding Reina's actions, nodded with a smile, rubbing his thumb over his lower lips. 'Playing har

ou ready." Reina nodded and

eet angrily and wal

g open, revealing a man dressed in a midnight black three-piece suit that exudes sophistication. His polishe

bled Reina's. Her flawlessly styled blonde hair cascaded around her shoulders, framing her delicate features. When Yolanda reached

her into the car. After she was settled, h

and smiled. The makeup artist was great at he

e artist, who blushed as she made a 'you're

terested to know how they came about, but apart from that, you, Madam Black, are p

eina holding a black mask, whic

rved his arm invitingly for Reina to take. With a forced smile, Re

saw Bianca was already inside

eina said, turning to leave. Bianca smiled, happy for her quick t

a looked up at the man she stupidly sti

she rides in a different car or I do, so which is it going to be?" Reina said, her heart beating w

I can't arrive with you; there is a vast difference between yo

ng that!" Bianca said angrily but changed her tone and said in a wooing, gentle vo

as the tears in her eyes threatened to fall; she didn't want to ruin he

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g loving and affectionate, they walked into the reception, and all eyes turned

e man. Yolanda was also drawn to the couple, her eyes glued to the woman wearing a dress almost identical to hers; what provoked her was that the woman loo

ir attention on Reina, and felt both small and angry. All the attention should have been hers; all the admirati

e, nodded at Victor standing behind him. Victo

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ly, an unsettling sensation creeping over her as if an intense gaze had been tracking her since the

n mask. The intensity of his stare was almost magnetic, and she felt an inexplicable pull that made it difficult to look away. A wave of familiarity washed over her, stirring a curiou

are teal sapphire necklace, showcasing a stunning blend of enchanting

ace for Bianca and make it up to her. Reina turned to look at Lucas at his voice,

d on the necklace, Xavier, who wasn't interested in an

eads spun towards him, including Lucas' and Reina's. However, Reina felt a chill run down her spine when she turned, and

e stood abruptly, intent on escaping to the washroom. But before she could

rs dug painfully into Reina's wrist. Anger, jealousy, and possessiveness surged within him, and he instinctively shifted

necklace she had been admiring expression shifted from delight to confusion when she

is voice low and measured. He slowly withdrew his hand, allowing Xavier a m

ed to hide his anger. He was angry because of three things. 'Firstly, Bianca and Victor hadn't returned, and sec

g Xavier's before returning to Lucas. She lean

worry; I promise I won't do anything foolish. Just let

trailed off when Reina flashed him a forced smile and

her bidder?" The auctioneer's

his face as he turned to glance at Xavier. The atmosphere shifted when X

y mil