In my ear. Julian quickly whispered, “Pretend you don’t care.”

It seemed like sound advice this time, so I tried to take it. I wasn’t a great liar, but then, this lie wasn’t

too far from the truth. Other than being a minor annoyance, this really wasn’t that big of a deal.

“It’s a beautiful dress,” I said. “1 wish even more people could be given the chance to wear it.”

“Charming,” the producer said with a smile. “A woman of the people.” He nudged the cameraman.”

Close in on Lilliana now. Let’s see if she has a response”

Rolling my eyes, I returned my attention to Julian

“Very good,” he said. “One way to win against the drama–seekers is to always feign indifference. With no

drama, they get bored and move on. Wearing the same dress to this banquet could be a front page story.

or something limited to a footnote”

“It doesn’t even deserve to be a footnote,” I said

Julian laughed. “True”

of the meal, as the royal family and the girls

claim the attention of the room

one of Lilliana’s

This wasn’t anything unexpected. Despite our near–kiss, nothing

prince in search of

thick no one could

honor of joining me for

smile did not reach her eyes. “Yes. Of

did, too, not wanting to

than someone who was so fake, but it wasn’t my place to say so.

mask? He had claimed that he was

perfect mate.

be

be so miserable if he could not be

my own downtrodden feelings, that I didn’t immediately notice the many

“What are you wearing to the

in eager

ear my response.

I was pretty sure we weren’t supposed to share

behind me. “If you will excuse us, ladies, Piper and I need to say a few quick words

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