Chapter 66 Scandal

Alicia Davenport “Check the internet,” she said, her voice laced with something I couldn’t quite place—frustration? Worry? My stomach instantly knotted. “Cindy, what—” “Just look.” Frowning, I picked up her phone, and the moment my eyes landed on the screen, the warmth from my morning disappeared instantly. My heart slammed against my ribs as I read the headline. “MYSTERIOUS HEIRESS CAUGHT IN LOVE TRIANGLE? SPOTTED WITH ANOTHER MAN WHILE ENGAGED TO NICHOLAS ANDRIEUX.” I felt the blood drain from my face. Clicking on the article, I was met with a series of photos— One of me and Daniel at dinner, laughing over a glass of wine. Another of him holding the car door open for me. And the final one— A perfectly framed shot of our kiss. A knot tightened in my stomach. The article wasted no time painting its own version of the truth. “Despite being engaged to the powerful and elusive Nicholas Andrieux, Alicia Davenport was seen last night enjoying an intimate dinner and sharing a