The evening had mostly quieted after Maya’s dramatic outburst, leaving the room to simmer with unspoken tension. As Victoria sauntered by, she couldn’t resist adding her own jab. “Well, at least we managed one successful event here since some people arrived,” she sneered, her eyes flicking toward Alexis.
Mrs. Carrington, looking visibly drained, just sighed. “I’m going to bed,” she announced, tossing her hand dismissively. “These days, life’s starting to feel like one of those overblown soap operas.” With a weary look around, she made her way up the grand staircase.
Nearby, Kathrine caught Alexis’s arm and drew her aside. “So?” she asked, her voice low but probing. “Have you thought it over? About who you really want?”
Alexis met her gaze, nodding slightly. “Yeah, I have,” she said. “Bu
