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.

figure was tempting,

he was already sinning in his heart.

as his breathing

a great figure.” He leaned in, whispering into her

his body radiated

widened in anger. She pushed him away and slapped

nothing more than

felt a thrill, his mouth dry, his mind

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

highest form of

“Shut up! Stop talking!”

a ripe peach. She glared at him, “Stay away from me, or I’ll make sure you’ll regret

things anyway. And there’s no

against her wishes. Tm only interested in you, Evadne. If you won’t let me get

stomping

was an accident, and she

to comment on her figure. How

Jareth were such close friends! Birds

her delicate figure retreat, imagining

smile spread

“Evadne”

powerful voice rang out from behind,

tumed around,

dashed past Thaddeus and

“Debby”

“Evadne“”

was even more eager, almost

Thaddeus tumed in shock.

had called her

delicate, her face full and fair. Her makeup was just right,

to Suri of the

call her Debby: Could this be the famed sister

Ashbourne, her half–sister, tears of surprise and joy welling up

back? Why didn’t you

hour ago. I thought I wouldn’t

to disturb

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

a surprise!” Evadne’s voice choked with

you

joy and sadness. “You’ve lost a lot of weight. Your face used to be round like a little doughnut, but now your cheeks

words, Thaddeus felt a pang in his

him, her face wasn’t thin,

but the lady who was always bustling around him, her bright

she had endured by his side? Or the days of neglect and

really should go

now I’ve

seem to girl in the

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

is the most beautiful.” Debby, even though she was only three years

“Hello, Miss Debby.”

walked over, his handsome face impassive, trying to get

handsome man before her, her pupils

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