Ellie looked at Erin and said, "Darien has his reasons. He and his girlfriend don't love each other—they're childhood betrothals arranged by their families…"
Kiera: "…"
She glanced into the distance at Darien, who was with Mollie. The two were laughing and chatting, Mollie's demeanor soft and delicate, completely unlike the camaraderie between childhood friends.
Kiera couldn't help but lower her gaze.
Childhood friends and betrothal? To Kiera, Mollie and Darien seemed like strangers. Otherwise, how could Mollie not even know that Darien wasn't some spoiled heir?
Mollie's gaze was shrewd—clearly a classic gold digger.
Piecing together their conversation, Kiera was gradually coming to understand what was going on.
Ellie fell in love with Darien after he saved her.
Darien took advantage of the situation to climb the social ladder. But while Darien was with Ellie, she discovered Mollie's existence.
