The Wrong Brother's Temptation novel Chapter 122

Chapter 122

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By the time the grandfather clock downstairs struck seven, I had changed outfits three times, redone my eyeliner twice and almost convinced myself to skip the dinner altogether.

Maria had insisted I leave the dinner hall preparations to her and the rest of the staff and take some time to dress up. She was offended on my behalf for being called a maid by Elder Johanson even if I had said nothing.

“Elder, my foot! Being old is no excuse for being mannerless!” Maria grumbled to herself as she looked through the enormous collection of dresses Connor had bought for me.

Meanwhile, I only stood in front of the mirror, staring at my reflection. I wasn’t sure who I was staring at- the girl who loved Aaron or the girl who wanted to make it right to Connor.

I stared at my dirty jeans and top that lay discarded in a pile in a corner. Maria had demanded I strip them off immediately and personally taken a challenge to make me look like a diva.

“But I don’t want to” I frowned, already worried about what more was waiting for me at the dinner hall tonight.

“Oh, you absolutely have to. I am not going to face Connor saying I didn’t even try”

That made me smile. She was an employee of the Ashford manor but her loyalty was absolutely to Connor.

I wondered, not for the first time, what had Connor done to inspire that from her.

“Absolute lunatic, that man! You worked so hard and he dares walk in and disrespect you!”

“Calm down, Maria!” My lips twitched, feeling relief and pride to think that atleast someone here thought of

1. me.

My first wish had been that Aaron would say something in my defense but apparently he was too afraid to raise his voice in front of an elder.

We were always taught to respect them, bow to them, even without any fault of ours. He did the same, I told myself.

Meanwhile, Maria took over the decision of my dress and asked me to close my eyes as she got a set of four other maids to help me get in the dress. When I opened my eyes, I gasped at it. Even without any makeup or jewellery, the dress made me look like a fairytale princess.

The champagne–blush gown clung to my body, the fitted corset shimmering beneath thousands of crystals and delicate floral embroidery that caught every strand of light and scattered it across the room.

Off–the–shoulder beaded drapes cascaded gracefully over my arms, stopping just over the sweetheart neckline. The back of the gown was somehow even more breathtaking, plunging low to reveal smooth skin framed by strands of crystal chains and embroidered blossoms.

“This is.“I struggled to find the right words.

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“Connor’s choice” Maria beamed at me.

I threw her a surprise look. “He told you to put me in this dress?”

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Maria nodded. “He wanted you to look gorgeous enough to represent the both of you.” Maria began,” “dress her to make her look just as breathtaking as I am‘ were his exact words“”

I snorted as Maria redirected me to sit in front of the dresser as the maids and her worked on me for the next half an hour. Again I was asked to close my eyes and when I opened them, I had to pinch myself.

This woman looked nothing like the dirty, exhausted girl I was just an hour ago. My hair had been swept into an effortlessly elegant loose updo.

A hint of rose blush warmed my cheeks, and my lips carried a muted pink gloss that looked almost natural.

A delicate platinum chain carrying a single pear–shaped diamond pendant settled perfectly at the hollow of my throat and diamond earrings dangled down my ear.

“Isn’t this a bit excessive?” I asked her but she shook her head.

“Alpha Asher has not just invited the elders but prominent guests from other packs as well. In fact, you are under dressed.”

I laughed. “I already look like I am going to attend some royal wedding.”

Maria stood in front of me to look me from head to toe and shook her head. “You will agree with me when you step in the dining hall.”

The thought of meeting all the guests alone without Connor made me instantly nervous. I had already been overwhelmed by the crowd at the anniversary celebration and it was only Connor’s steady presence that made me feel slightly comfortable.

“I wish Connor was with me” I sighed, staring at the absolute princess in the mirror who somehow felt alien to

1. me.

“He will arrive shortly. Just go be yourself and enjoy the night till then.”

I turned to look at Maria and the rest of the maids. “Thank you for your efforts. I feel beautiful.”

I took a deep breath, wore the matching sandals that complemented the dress and stepped outside.

And the moment I did, I realized Maria was right. Through the landing of the staircase. I saw a sea of guests, all dressed like royalty.

There were guests I didn’t recognize in clothes that probably cost more than my parents‘ house combined. some wearing dark, flourishing robes.

I slowly climbed down the stairs, taking in the sight around me.

The Ashford mansion barely resembled itself tonight.

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Golden chandeliers bathed the corridors in warm light while fresh flowers lined every staircase and hallway.

The guests chatted with each other, laughing and talking merrily while servants moved around holding glittering silver trays with drinks and promptly filling empty glasses.

I scanned the room quickly for any sign of Connor, even though my heart didn’t do that odd flip whenever he was around and my body sensed his presence before I did.

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