Chapter 3 - The Broken Promise
Vanessa shrieked as two tall security guards grabbed her arms, lifting her off the marble floor. "Nathaniel! You can't do this to me! Our families are merging our companies next week! You're ruining everything over a maid!"
"The engagement is over, Vanessa," Nathaniel replied coldly, not even turning his head as she was dragged toward the heavy double doors of the ballroom. "I told you months ago that cruelty was the one thing I would never tolerate in my house."
The guests whispered in hushed, excited tones as the heavy doors slammed shut behind Vanessa. Grace tried to stand up, pulling Lily with her, but the emotional strain made her knees wobble. Nathaniel immediately reached out, steadying her by her waist with effortless strength.
"Are you alright?" he asked gently, his hand remaining on her arm longer than necessary.
"Yes, sir... thank you," Grace murmured, ducking her head. "I should take Lily back to the staff quarters. I shouldn't have let him come into the ballroom."
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Nathaniel stared down at four-year-old Lily. The boy looked up at him with clear, fearless eyes—eyes that looked uncannily identical to Nathaniel's own dark gaze.
👉 Keep reading to find out what hidden truth Lily carried around his neck.
