Anastasia's POVFeeling a bit lonely after Jace's departure, I decided to go downstairs. I called for a maid and asked her, "Excuse me, do you happen to know where Jace went ? He left in a hurry, and I'm not sure when he'll be back."The maid whose name was Mia, looked at me with concern. "Oh, Mrs Scarlet, Mr Jace mentioned that he would go to a business event. He said he wouldn't be back early, possibly after midnight.I nodded slightly dissapointed in the news. I see, thank you, Mia. Don't worry about it. It's just that I wasn't expecting it."As Maria turned to leave the room, I couldn't bear the thought of spending the evening alone. "Mia, would you care to join me for while? We can watch some TV or chat. It would be nice to have some company."She hesitated, slightly taken aback by what I asked. "Oh, Mrs scarlet, that's very kind of you, but I wouldn't want to intrude. I have some things to do, and I should finish them as soon as possible."I smiled warmly, understanding her hesi
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