Bella sighed softly and shook her head, smiling with a careless ease.
“You really don’t make it easy, do you?”
It didn’t sound like she was upset about Cedric dodging her questions. If anything, she looked amused—like she’d never expected real answers in the first place.
“It’s a bit of a shock, honestly. My charms usually work on everyone. This is the first time they haven’t.”
“I’m not sure if what you just tried counts as charm,” Cedric replied coolly. “But I’ll admit—it’s better than pretending to be innocent.”
Bella laughed, a light, teasing sound. “Oh, thank you for noticing. I wish everyone were as straightforward as you, Duke. Most people don’t appreciate my… talents.”
Her smile turned mischievous, wrinkles forming on the bridge of her nose. It was a different kind of beauty from her usual sweet, doll-like face—brighter, livelier, and somehow more dangerous.…
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