Aveline and Selena turned toward the voice and saw Gavin standing nearby, holding the Quin family's invitation between his fingers. His expression remained impassive. "The invitation to Miss Quin's birthday party," Aveline explained.

Gavin set the invitation down without comment and walked away, his indifference as apparent as ever.

Aveline frowned slightly. "Brother seems unusually interested in the Quin family."

"Speaking of which..." Selena tapped her chin thoughtfully. "I came across something recently, and I'm not sure if it's related to him."

"What is it?" Aveline asked, her eyes bright with curiosity.

Selena recounted her encounter with Jolie near the neighborhood gate and how she had seen her buying birth control pills.

"Do you think it's possible that she and Gavin..." Selena trailed off, but her meaning was clear.

Aveline's expression turned contemplative. "It's possible, but they don't seem like they're in a relationship."

Selena hesitated, frowning. "Gavin wouldn't... take advantage of a young girl, would he?"

"I wouldn't know," Aveline replied.

she didn't fully understand Gavin and Gernard, let alone Gavin's personal life. Selena's worry deepened. "I think I need to bring this up with him

raised a brow. "And how exactly do you plan to address

not to mess with Jolie," Selena said, though her voice wavered slightly, betraying

lines are. Besides, have you really let go of your own issues with

relationship with Jolie

said after a long pause. "I'll just

...

high, the luxurious vessel radiated grandeur, casting shimmering reflections on the rippling sea. Prominent families dressed in their

the evening, wasn't present at the reception. She was to make her entrance only after everyone had boarded

sunset, its golden light

and makeup were perfectly done. She held her phone, typing out a message to

"I've already

"Are you ready?"

"I won't lie-I'm

replying, "Don't be. After tonight, we'll be completely

no turning

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