Evelyn Vance adjusted her velvet mask, the silver lace itching against her skin. She wasn't supposed to be here. The gilded invitation in her clutch belonged to her sister, but a Masquerade was the only way to reach Julian Thorne—the man who held the deed to their family’s bookstore.
As the clock struck midnight, the tradition began. Masks were raised. Evelyn held her breath as Julian Thorne revealed himself. He gasped, recognizing the girl who had spent the night challenging his wit instead of his wealth. A Christmas Masquerade subtitles English
The snow fell in thick, silent blankets over the Thorne Estate, but inside, the air hummed with the nervous energy of a hundred secrets. Evelyn Vance adjusted her velvet mask, the silver