Captive Princess (Sophia) novel Chapter 26

annoying daughters of his business associates.

“Later, you would only take champagne from my hand, and you always had me accompany you to events…” Isabella’s cheeks flushed. “Everyone said we were a perfect match. The truth is… I’ve always been in love with you, too.

A collective gasp went through the ballroom.

meone whispered, “Miss Isabella is so bold, daring to confess to the Marcelli heir..

“It’s

got boldness. He must love her for her to be so

certain.

“Exactly. I heard Vincent has granted her every wish for years. If they get together, she’ll be the future Mrs. Marcelli. We’d better start kissing up…”

Isabella took a deep breath. “On graduation day, I was going to confess, but then the assassination happened. You’ve taken care of me all these years. I know you have feelings for

“So today…” Isabella pulled a small, elegant jewelry box from her pocket. “I want to

ask you…

The room fell silent, all eyes on the powerful man.

He walked toward her, step by step, and stood before her, his voice terrifyingly calm. “I’m sorry, Isabella.”

“I can grant you anything you want,” he said, looking directly into her eyes, his voice like ice. “But not this.” “I’m not in love with you.”

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