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FORCED TO MARRY MY SISTER'S BILLIONAIRE FIANCE CHAPTER FORTY-SIX
My fingers tightened around the bathroom door handle.I stood there for a long moment, listening to the muffled laughter drifting in from the living room.Was I really overthinking things? Or had my instincts been trying to warn me about something?I pushed the thought aside and opened the door.Chandelier light spilled into the hallway as I stepped out. I smoothed the front of my lavender gown one last time and started walking back toward the them.The music grew louder with every step.When I reached where Damiano and Elena was standing they both turned to look at me."There you are," Elena said with a bright smile. "Feeling better?"I glanced down at my dress. "The stain's still there," I admitted with a small smile. "But it's not very noticeable anymore.""Oh, Gabrielle." Elena touched my arm gently. "I'm so sorry again. I feel terrible.""It's fine," I told her. "It was an accident.""I still feel guilty." She picked up my handbag from the table and handed it back to me. "Here. I
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I opened my mouth to respond, but no words came. Everything happening was too much and confusing.Before I could find my voice, his hand slipped from my wrist, and he reached for one of the champagne glasses from the passing tray, offering it to me with a gentle smile."Just one glass," he said. "You've earned it."I took the glass hesitantly, my fingers brushing against his. The glass was cool against my palm."Thank you," I whispered.He nodded, his smile widening just slightly. "You're welcome."I lifted the glass to my lips, the champagne was crisp and light on my tongue. For a moment, I allowed myself to relax, to enjoy the warmth spreading through my chest.But then my eyes drifted across the room, scanning the crowd of elegant guests and glittering chandeliers.And they landed on Elena.Elena stood in the doorway, elegantly dressed in crimson silk, her smile sharp as a blade. "Forgive my lateness," she announced, her voice dripping with sweetness. "I was delayed by something.
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The invitation came the next morning as I stood in the doorway of Madam Rosa's sitting room, trying to steady my breathing.She sat in her usual armchair by the window; a silver tray of tea sat beside her untouched."You'll be attending the celebration this weekend," she said without looking up.My throat tightened. "I... I don't think that's…""It wasn't a question." She folded the newspaper and set it aside. "The De Luca family holds this celebration every year. Relatives, business partners, old friends, and everyone who matters will be there.""And you want me there?""I want you to help receive guests," she corrected. "You'll stand beside me at the entrance. Smile, greet, and do not embarrass this family."My chest felt heavy. "I understand, Ma'am.""Do you?" She studied me. "Elena suggested it. She said she wanted to make amends with you."I froze. Elena? She'd whispered poison about me for months and accused me of stealing her necklace?Something was wrong; I felt it in my bones
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My heart jumped the moment the bedroom door creaked.I spun around, half-expecting someone to walk in, but the hallway was empty. The door was still slightly ajar, exactly as it had been. I must have imagined it.Shaking it off, I turned back to Damiano."I should let you rest," he said finally.I nodded slowly. "Thank you… for listening."His eyes met mine, just for a second. "I should have done that a long time ago."Neither of us spoke after that.He paused briefly at the doorway, then stepped into the hallway.The room suddenly felt empty as I let out a breath I hadn't realized I was holding. Everything that had just happened felt impossible. For months, Damiano and I had lived under the same roof like strangers. And now…He knew my dream; I reached out and gently touched the sketchbook still laying on the desk.Maybe nothing would change, and after today everything would go back to normal again. Still… for one small moment, somebody appreciated my dream, and that feeling stayed
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I... yes."The word came out softer than I meant it to as my fingers tightened around the pencil, and for a second, I thought about hiding the sketchbook under my pillow, but it was too late; he had seen everything.Damiano stepped closer; he reached out and picked up one of the drawings with surprising care, holding it by the edges as if it might tear."You made all of these?" he asked.I nodded, not trusting my voice."They're just practice," I added quickly. "Nothing serious."His eyes moved across the pages. "You've been doing this for a while," he said. It wasn't a question."Only recently." The lie came easily, but something about the way he was looking at the sketches made me want to tell the truth.He glanced up at me. "But these aren't random drawings. You've put thought into them."I took a slow breath. "No. They're not random."Silence settled between us; I could hear the clock ticking in the hallway. My heart was beating faster than it should have been, and I couldn't fig
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My hand froze on the stair railing. The hallway had almost emptied as the servants had returned to their duties, though quiet whispers still drifted from the far end.I slowly turned.Damiano stood a few steps behind me. He looked as though he wanted to say something but couldn't find the words."Yes?"He walked closer. "I'm... sorry."The words caught me off guard,for a moment, I wondered if I had heard him correctly."You shouldn't have gone through that," he said quietly. A bitter smile touched my lips… It's not your fault.His gaze dropped to the floor before he nodded once."I know," he admitted.I searched his face for anger or pride, but neither was there, only regret.It was too late for regret, as it couldn't take away the fear of being called a thief. It couldn't change the way everyone looked at me or how alone I felt."I'm tired," I whispered."I just want to rest."He nodded slowly.I turned away before he could say anything else. This time, he let me go.The moment I c
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