The news about the Knight Charity Gala spread quickly through the mansion.
Servants whispered in the hallways.
Family members exchanged curious glances.
Everyone seemed eager to see how Alexander's unexpected wife would handle such an important event.
Emily, however, felt the pressure growing with every passing hour.
She stood in front of the large window in her room, staring at the beautiful gardens outside.
"High society gala," she muttered quietly. "What did I get myself into?"
The door suddenly opened.
Alexander walked inside.
"You look like you're planning to escape," he said calmly.
Emily turned to him.
"Can you blame me? Your cousin just threw me into an event filled with rich and powerful people."
Alexander crossed his arms.
"That's exactly why Sophia suggested it."
Emily sighed.
"She wants me to embarrass myself."
"Yes," Alexander replied simply.
Emily looked at him suspiciously.
"You sound very calm about that."
Alexander walked closer.
"I'm calm because I know something Sophia doesn't."
Emily raised an eyebrow.
"And what is that?"
Alexander studied her for a moment.
"You're stronger than she thinks."
Emily blinked in surprise.
Before she could respond, another knock came at the door.
A woman in an elegant black suit entered the room.
"Mr. Knight," she said politely. "The stylist has arrived."
Emily frowned.
"Stylist?"
Alexander nodded.
"If you're attending the Knight Charity Gala, you need proper preparation."
Within minutes, several people entered the room carrying garment bags, makeup cases, and jewelry boxes.
Emily's eyes widened.
"This looks serious."
The stylist smiled warmly.
"Of course, Mrs. Knight. This gala is the most important event of the year."
Emily glanced at Alexander.
"You planned all this?"
Alexander shrugged slightly.
"I prefer to be prepared."
As the stylists began discussing dresses and hairstyles, Emily noticed something strange.
Near the door, one of the maids quietly placed a small box on the table.
Emily frowned.
"I don't remember bringing that."
The maid quickly lowered her head and left the room.
Emily slowly walked toward the table.
"What is it?" Alexander asked.
"I'm not sure," Emily said.
She opened the box carefully.
Inside was a beautiful diamond necklace.
But attached to it was a small note.
Emily unfolded the note and read it silently.
Her expression immediately changed.
Alexander noticed.
"What does it say?"
Emily slowly handed him the note.
Alexander's eyes darkened as he read the message.
The note contained only one sentence.
"Wear this necklace to the gala… if you dare."
Across the mansion, Sophia stood on the balcony with a satisfied smile.
Because everything was already falling perfectly into place.
And at the gala…
Emily would walk directly into the trap she had prepared.