Evadne strolled toward the banquet hall, humming a tune to herself.

She knew that Mia was in for a tough time.

Well, let the games begin!

She knew Matthew, or it was more about knowing men in general. They were superficial creatures, with their pride weighing more than anything else. And if someone tarnished the reputation of the Chambers family’s golden boy, he would make life hell for them.

It served Mia right for messing with her sister. A good thrashing was what she deserved!

“Evadne”

A sonorous, affectionate voice echoed behind her,

Her heart fluttered wildly as she clenched her fists.

There was no other voice in the world that could disrupt her heartbeat

Except for that man.

It was the man she once loved dearly, the man who had wrecked her

Evadne took a deep breath to calm herself and turned around, her gaze icy

Thaddeus stood a few steps away, holding a beautifully wrapped box. He walked towards her, his posture dignified, his stride as swift as the wind Tm here his voice and gaze softened as he placed his eyes on her

Evadne remained expressionless. “Hmm.”

He pursed his lips, his eyes filled with regret. Tm sorry, I intended to come earlier to see if I could help you with anything. But it seems that I’m a bit late” The man who was once as proud as a peacock, now appeared as humble as a servant before Evadne

“Why would we need help from an outsider for the Ashbournes banquet?”

Evadne sneered, glancing around. “Where’s Grandpa? Didn’t he come with you?”

“Grandpa is already here. He’s in the reception room chatting with Chairman Emeric” Thaddeus replied gently

“Alright, I’ll go see Grandpa. You can do as you please.”

Without a hint of hesitation, Evadne turned to leave.

“Evadne” Thaddeus reacted urgently, grabbing her hand tightly

“Stop pulling me! If someone sees us, it’ll cause misunderstandings. Let go!” Evadne struggled, her cheeks flushing slightly

“There’s no one else here, just the two of us

Thaddeus took a deep breath, his gaze intense, pulling her closer. “As a complete opportunist, I can’t afford to miss any chance, even if I have to create one myself.” Evadne, in her towering heels, was caught off balance and gasped

And then, like a bird finding its nest, she fell into his firm, broad chest.

Thaddeus, his eyes wide, was left to hold her with one arm while holding the gift box in the other.

“Uh Evadne pressed against his muscular arm.

Thaddeus held his breath, stunned.

He could feel her soft, warm body pressing against him.

round figure

sinning in his heart. After all, he was a

went blank as his

great figure.” He leaned in, whispering

her spine as his body radiated unbearable heat,

She pushed him away and slapped him

nothing more than a

he felt a thrill, his mouth dry, his mind hazy, as

I’ll tell the truth. You really do have a great figure,” Thaddeus said, his gaze sincere and

the highest form of harassment, being serious about

“Shut up! Stop talking!”

as a ripe peach. She glared at him, “Stay away from me, or I’ll

not interested in those things anyway. And there’s

her, moving closer against her wishes. Tm only interested in you, Evadne. If you won’t let me get close to you, I’d rather

stomping her foot in

it was an accident, and she couldn’t blame

to comment on

such close friends! Birds of

her delicate figure retreat, imagining her

smile spread across his

“Evadne”

powerful voice rang out from behind,

tumed around,

She dashed past Thaddeus and ran towards

“Debby”

“Evadne“”

was

Thaddeus tumed in shock.

had called her

were delicate, her face full and fair. Her

striking resemblance to Suri of the Ashbourne

Debby: Could this be the famed sister of hers, who had married

hugged Debby Ashbourne, her half–sister, tears of

back? Why didn’t you tell me? I would’ve

an hour ago. I thought I wouldn’t make it, so I

to disturb you

in Debby’s eyes, as she gently patted her sister’s back, “Isn’t this a surprise for you

choked with emotion, and

I hardly recognized you from the

a mix of joy and sadness. “You’ve lost a lot of weight. Your face used to be

felt a pang in

had married him, her face wasn’t thin, but father,

around him, her

it because of the hardships she had endured by his side? Or the days of neglect and indifference in

should go to

now I’ve slimmed down, he can’t teate me

didn’t seem to

weight, so what? Am I not still pretty? Am I

even though she was

“Hello, Miss Debby.”

walked over, his handsome face impassive, trying to

handsome man before her,

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