The banquet hall was bustling with activity, and many people had arrived for the bidding. Not long after Jaycie and Zander
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entered, a man and a woman walked in as well.
Jaycie turned instinctively toward the noise at the entrance, and to her surprise, her eyes immediately met theirs.
“Jaycie!”
“Jaycie?”
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The exclamations in unison caught the attention of everyone in the room. All eyes turned toward the entrance, and Jaycie, now
caught in the spotlight, furrowed her brow.
The Bensons and the Wises were some of the most prominent families in Rochernia. How could Cole and Eileen cause such a fuss
at a banquet in Housleton? It was so uncouth, showing none of the poise and refinement expected from high society.
Not wanting to be associated with them, Jaycie quickly ignored them and wrapped her arm more tightly around Zander’s before
walking briskly into the banquet hall.
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