ZANE.“Excuse me, one moment,” I kissed Sora's cheek and walked further to the council elders waiting at the side of the room, cheering. My champagne glass was empty and I picked one from the waiter, and took a sip. “Mr. Jerald,” I greeted. “It's nice to meet you.”He bowed with his wife, twirling the liquid of his glass gracefully. I stood there with the champagne glass cold in my hand while the old councilman kept laughing and clinking his drink against mine. His eyes stayed sharp, watching for any crack in my face. "You must truly love your partner. A surprise party is not easy to pull off. But what do I know, you're the supreme lord so anything is possible." He took a slow sip and leaned closer. I recognized a disguised insult when I saw one and I always kept them at bay. “It's expected of me as his fiance.”The last word was deeper and bolder, spelt so they wouldn't miss a beat. “I'm sure you would do more for your lover as I did. Isn't that right, Mrs. Cartier?” The grey ha
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