Chapter 79

Fallon’s POV

The burgundy dress clung tightly to my skin. It was no doubt beautiful and suited me well, yet I couldn’t bring myself to smile in it.

I didn’t want to go to this event and would rather spend my evening doing anything else.

A simple knock on my door, and Nathan came strutting in.

Upon seeing me, his eyes twinkled, and his face had a satisfied look on it.

“You look extremely gorgeous, Fallon. I’m certain you’ll be the beauty of the party.”

“Thank you,” I managed to mutter.

My eyes skipped to his hand, where he held a black box.

Following my line of sight, he quickly said, “Oh, this is for you.”

I collected the stretched-out box.

When I opened it, I almost gasped at the beauty of the silver necklace with a dangling huge gemstone and matching earrings.

“I know you don’t like elite parties. But you can’t hide away forever. This is who you are now. Part of my goal for the Republic is to see us unite as