Penelope’s POV.Madeleine came forward and hooked her arm with Sebastian’s. She looked at me like she was expecting some sort of explanation. Before I could speak, Sebastian did.“She seemed lost when I saw her. Her presence is revolting, so I told her to go home.”My head whipped up to look at him. I wasn’t expecting him to say nice things about me, but saying it in front of everyone? I knew he said that to protect his reputation too. After all, there was no reason why he would be there with someone who was below his class.Madeleine seemed to be very pleased with this. She looked at me triumphantly, deliberately flashing her ring at me. I scoffed inwardly. What was she trying to do? Did she think I was in love with Sebastian or something?I turned, ready to go home, but her voice stopped me. “Come on, stay and enjoy the party. You earned it. If people like you aren’t here, it wouldn’t be charity now, would it?”She unhooked her arm from Sebastian’s, and took mine, leading me to a s
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