---- Chapter 2 "Ms. Stormcloud, this haute couture dress was commissioned by Mr. Theodore three years ago. It really suits you! You're so beautiful!" Listening to the staff, I marveled at Theodore's thoughtfulness. Even knowing it came from a sense of duty, a sweet warmth still bloomed in my heart. Suddenly, Lina's voice rang out behind me. "Sansa? What are you doing here? Is Grandpa Alexander having you spy on Benedict again?" I turned at the sound. Benedict frowned as he stared at me. "You followed me all the way here? Don't you have anything better to do? The Kiplings' project is on hold because of you, and now I can't even take Lina shopping?" Their words left me confused. "T just came to try on a dress. It's pure ---- coincidence." Thinking I was still making excuses, Benedict snapped. "Coincidence? At the same time, in the same mall? Must be Grandpa's spy telling you when to come. "T messaged you last night, and you showed up today to try on dresses? Is this how you want to marry me? "you know, Sansa, I don't like you at all!" Benedict's gaze fixed on me, trying to savor the sadness he expected to cross my face. But there was nothing. I remained calm as I frowned at him. "1 know. I never planned to marry you. The one I want to marry is-" Benedict interrupted, annoyed. "Gonna say it's my older brother again? ---- "Sansa, all these years, you've spun so many ridiculous excuses, clinging to me and the Bradfords. Aren't you ashamed of yourself?" I sighed, at a loss for how to explain myself to Benedict. After all, P'll be his sister-in-law-making a scene wouldn't do either of us any favors. Thad already tried on the dresses, so I just needed to change and leave. But a staff member stepped forward to speak for me before I could. "Mr. Benedict, you've misunderstood. The fitting appointment was booked a year ago-definitely not a last-minute decision. "Here, the contract clearly states it in black and white. With the big day approaching, it's best to avoid misunderstandings. "Ms. Stormcloud also told us she's about to marry her beloved."