Elena and Aria returned to my room an hour later. I was still sitting on the edge of the bed, with swollen eyes, a pale face, disheveled and unbrushed hair. I had not eaten anything since Luca left. My stomach was growling, but my mouth was bitter. I could not swallow anything."Ma'am, we must get you ready for dinner."I looked at her. Dinner? What event? I did not know. Luca had not told me anything. Elena did not explain, but from the way they brought a long emerald green dress, luxurious, I knew it was not just any event.The dress was beautiful, very beautiful. The fabric soft, shining under the light of the lamps. The cut elegant, with a small neckline on the chest and an open back. I had never worn a dress as luxurious as that one.Aria brought a jewelry case. Diamond earrings, pearl necklace, gold bracelet. Everything sparkled, everything looked very expensive.Elena brought a pair of silver high heels with crystals on the heel. Shoes that looked uncomfortable, but surely woul
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