Emily felt a deep sense of confusion. Olivia, with her hand wrapped around her arm, suddenly hugged her. It happened so fast that Emily had no time to react before a flash of light in the distance captured the moment. A lurking photographer had captured them.
Emily, feeling uncomfortable, quickly broke away from Olivia's embrace.
"Why did you bring me here?" asked Emily in a tone that sought an answer.
Olivia smiled slightly, a smile that seemed to hide a secret. "For dinner, let's go in," she replied lightly.
They stepped into the restaurant that Olivia had chosen as their meeting place. Olivia led confidently, while Emily followed with hesitant steps.
"I've heard about you preferring to marry a commoner. If I may know, who is that woman?" Olivia asked.
Emily remained silent, not gi
