Victoria's heart sank as she turned to face Helio, his imposing figure framed by the doorway. His expression was dark, his tone laced with irritation. She clenched her jaw, trying to hold back the rush of anger and frustration that bubbled within her. Helio was the reason she’d been stranded, the reason for her unimpressive arrival, and now he was standing there with that familiar look of disdain."I'm sorry to have kept everyone waiting," Victoria said coolly, lifting her chin in defiance.Helio's lips curled into a mocking smile. "So considerate of you, Victoria," he drawled. "Though, I suppose punctuality is a lot to ask when one decides to play the damsel in distress."Victoria felt a flush of heat creep up her neck but forced herself to remain calm. She would not let Helio's taunts get to her. Not here, not in front of his family. She took a deep breath and stepped past him, her posture straight, her expression carefully neutral. Helio moved aside, allowing her to enter, but she
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