Chapter 3: The Bride Who Was Never Chosen“Who exactly did the Hart family send me?”Ominous Silence swallowed the room as Amelia stood frozen near the entrance, her fingers curling tightly against the fabric of her dress.Across from her, Alexander Sterling held the slim engagement file loosely in one hand.He had his Cold gray eyes fixed on her. It was Sharp,Calculating and as usual Dangerously calm.Beside her, Richard Hart suddenly laughed too quickly and there was no doubt a hint of nervousness accompanied the laughter“Mr. Sterling,” he said, forcing a smile, “there’s simply been a misunderstanding.”Alexander did not look at him and instead His gaze remained on Amelia.“A misunderstanding?” he repeated quietly.The dining hall suddenly felt colder.Around the long table, several members of the Sterling family had gone silent.Everyone was Watching her and Amelia wanted the floor to swallow her whole.Alexander slowly lifted the file and Inside it was a polished engagement profil
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