The Engagement Trap

The invitation on Valerie's desk was printed in silver, embossed fonts.

She nodded at the assistant who delivered the invitation and said, “I'll get it to Mr. Bates.”

Valerie frowned and opened the invitation after the assistant had left. Her frown deepened as she scanned the contents of the invitation.

It was an invitation to an engagement party, namely Declan and Fiona's engagement.

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