Cassandra was overjoyed.
Julian wasn't looking at her, but it was clear she still had a place in his heart.
Tonight, because of Eleanor, she'd practically become a pariah, and yet Julian was still willing to dance with her.
As long as Julian stood up for her and backed her, she would still be the pride of the heavens.
Her mood lifted, and she took his hand.
Julian glanced indifferently at her arm, his brow furrowing.
At every previous banquet, Julian had been the center of attention.
His dance partner had naturally been one too.
But tonight was different.
Cassandra's earlier humiliation had already left a bad impression on the guests. Add to that Anson's special status and the priceless, one-of-a-kind gown Eleanor wore, and Anson and Eleanor became the focus of everyone's attentio
