19: You Look Stunning!

"He did what?!" Melissa's voice was loud and sharp. She stared at Claire, who had just run into the room, breathing hard from the news she carried. Claire nodded, almost out of breath from running and the excitement of the gossip.

"Yes, Melissa. I heard it from Leonor herself, I was just passing by the hall when I heard Leonor chit-chatting with someone. I wanted to know what foolish maid would laugh with the idiot who was disrespectful to our master. It turned out to be Master Armando's friend. According to Leonor, Master Armando had even bought her a dress. A beautiful one. And she's going with him to a party tonight!" Claire spilled the words out quickly, her eyes wide with shock.

Melissa's face turned red with anger. She had always been the one at Armando's side whenever there was a party to attend. It was her place to be seen with him, not some new girl. "Why would he do that? Why her?" Melissa's hands balled into fists. She felt betrayed and angered, and she just wanted to punch