"What nonsense are you talking about, Alden?" asked Emberly, increasingly confused. "No way! It would be more likely if she were also in a relationship with another man. And that would be Maverick Hurlington, I'm sure, because he-"
"She only took the earrings that he found. That's why she went there!" Alden cut in.
"You believe that ridiculous reason, especially a cold man like Maverick Hurlington?!" snapped Emberly irritably, finding Alden's answer ridiculous.
"I believe because it's a piece of jewelry her mother left her, but I wouldn't expect him to take an interest in Victoria."
"While he's being set up with you," he muttered.
"What?! What do you mean I will be set up with Maverick Hurlington?!" Emberly, who heard it, asked in a high tone.
"I heard it from Victoria herself when we were on our date yesterday. She already knew about your and Maverick Hurlington's engagement plan, Emberly. That's why she has changed lately, and she is not jealous of you anymore." Alde
