CHAPTER 5

“Father didn’t tell you about the ball?” Emerson asked, his brows furrowed.

I glared at him, “We look like people in the know, brother.”

He pushed the strand of hair that fell on his forehead and gave us a cheeky smile. I knew then that whatever that he and father had planned was not going to be something that I will like. “The last few weeks, we got more than two proposals for you, hence father decided that it as time to find you the perfect husband. Hence the ball.”

No... No, Father can’t do this, this is worse than selling me off. “The notice was out a week before, which is why I assumed you knew about all of this. And just so you know, the ball is tomorrow evening at the palace in Delington.” When he saw that I was still throwing daggers at him with my eyes, he paused before keeping his hand on my shoulder. “He isn’t going to let you marry just anyone, dear. Your choice is important.” Erwin scoffed beside me.

“Then I have made my decision.” I said hastily, “I want to….” Before I c