Chapter 3 - Whispers in the MansionBy the end of the week, news of Adrian Coleâs sudden marriage to an unknown, homeless plus-size woman sent shockwaves through high-society circles.
Inside the sprawling Cole Manor, the reaction was brutal.
When Amara walked through the grand marble foyer wearing a simple, elegant ivory sweater dress that complimented her beautiful curves, the servants whispered behind their hands.
âLook at her size,â a maid snickered in the kitchen. âMr. Cole could have had any model in New York, and he brings home a street beggar.â
More venomous, however, was Vanessa CrossâAdrianâs glamorous former lover and daughter of a major Cole Global investor.
Vanessa arrived unannounced at dinner that evening, wearing a tight red cocktail dress, her diamond jewelry sparkling maliciously under the chandelier light.
âAdrian, darling,â Vanessa purred, looking Amara up and down with cold disgust. âI thought you brought a new catering manager. I didn't realize your tastes had become so... generous.â
Amara set her linen napkin down, keeping her spine straight, her posture regal.
âGenerosity is a virtue, Miss Cross,â Amara said smoothly, her tone unbothered. âItâs a pity your diamond necklace didn't come with any.â
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Vanessaâs jaw dropped. Several staff members choked back gasps of surprise.
Adrian looked at Amara, a sudden, spark of genuine admiration warming his chest.
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