chapter 30: The golden surprise
The past few weeks at the mansion had been tense, and Jake had been acting suspiciously. Sadie could feel the weight of something building, but she didn’t know what it was. Every glance from him felt loaded, and every conversation seemed unfinished. One morning, Sadie woke up to the maids entering her room with a stunning golden dress. They helped her into it with unusual care, brushing her hair and perfecting her look. Confused, she assumed they were preparing her for another one of Jake's business parties. She sighed, preparing herself for another formal event where she would just be there to play along. As she walked downstairs, the mansion was eerily quiet, and the lights were off. Frowning, she wondered what sort of prank Jake was playing this time. When she reached the bottom of th
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