In the prestigious world of Ember Cove's elite, where wealth and status reign supreme, the scions of the Hastings dynasty are about to discover that the heart has a will of its own.
Samantha Hastings has always been the responsible one, dutifully fo...
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The Emerson Estate 6:00 pm
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As Aspen and I pulled up to the grand Emerson Estate, I felt a fluttering in my chest. Tonight was the highly anticipated family dinner between the Hastings and the Emersons, and I couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and nerves.
Aspen gave my hand a reassuring squeeze. "You ready, sis?" she asked, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
I took a deep breath and nodded. "As ready as I'll ever be," I replied, stepping out of the car.
The magnificent, English-style estate loomed before us, its pristine white façade and meticulously manicured grounds a testament to the Emersons' wealth and impeccable taste. Aspen and I made our way to the ornate front door, which swung open to reveal our mother, Loren Hastings, and Colin's mother, Meredith Emerson.
"Girls, you're here!" Loren exclaimed, enveloping us in a warm hug. "Come in, come in. Meredith and I were just discussing the menu for tonight."
Meredith greeted us with a gracious smile. "Samantha, Aspen, it's so wonderful to see you both. We're so glad you could join us."
I returned her smile, trying to quell the butterflies in my stomach. "It's our pleasure, Mrs. Emerson. Is there anything we can help with in the kitchen?"
