The Seven Sisters and Their Hidden King

For Emily, waiting felt like torture.

She wasn't just hoping Noah would give up his reckless antics and stay home to help their father manage the family business—she was also praying that John would visit her family tomorrow to propose marriage.

And after wavering in conflict for a while, one desire won over the other.

"Noah, if you dare to lose," she shouted into the empty distance, "don't blame me for disowning you!"

Though she knew more than ten minutes had passed since they rode off, and there was no way Noah could hear her, she couldn't suppress her outburst.

But then—unexpectedly—a hearty laugh rang out from ahead.

"Hey, beautiful Emily! What did you say just now? You're going to disown Noah?"

Emily froze.

That voice... it was John.

Her heart sank as she looked closer and confirmed her fear.

John had returned first.