A flicker of sadness crossed Raphael’s eyes.

He locked gazes with Olivia.

Sharon, beside him, sensed he was losing control and gently reminded him, “Hey.

Raphael continued to stare at Olivia, his silence stretching into an uncomfortable pause.

Then, he suddenly burst into laughter, his tone tinged with sarcasm.

“You’re right, Olivia! Marriage is the next step, right? And who’s the lucky one, huh? That Dylan guy?”

Dylan? Cecilia remembered that the man he mentioned was the one who had once harbored feelings for Laura… Later, he became close friends with Olivia, but now they were just good friends, far from anything romantic.

Although she thought Dylan was a kind and suitable partner for anyone.

Besides, Cecilia might have been naive, but she wasn’t foolish.

The young man in front of her seemed charming and refined… but his eyes were too dark, hinting at a troubled past.

And the way he gazed at Olivia was unsettling, like he wanted to consume her!

one who had dated

Olivia had been

he still showed

had to

flashed a smile and chirped, “So, you must be Mr. Jones! I’ve

meet you!

guys look

spot, making it tough for him

by, had no interest

the must-haves for a dowry? Olivia and I picked out a dozen, but

Tough call, huh?”

Sharon eyed the brand.

picked out

some of those items Cecilia picked out would set one back at

around Olivia’s family

casually pointed to a few pricey pieces, saying,

that, she shot a glance at Cecilia

just waiting for them to embarrass themselves in

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