Chapter 480

Third Person's POV

When Duke looked up, the calculating gleam that had briefly flashed in Bianca's eyes was completely gone. Her expression had shifted flawlessly-her gaze now wide and clear, her voice trembling ever so slightly, like that of an earnest, helpless student.

"I didn't see you this morning," she said softly, clutching the umbrella tighter. "So I thought maybe... I'd find you here."