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.

full, round figure was

sinning in his heart.

mind went blank as his breathing became

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

spine as his body radiated

She pushed him away and

nothing more

dry, his mind hazy, as if he had had

I’ll tell the truth. You really do have

the highest form of harassment, being

“Shut up! Stop talking!”

She glared at him, “Stay

in those things anyway. And there’s no throne to inherit in

at 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

turned around, stomping her foot in

was an accident,

advantage of the situation to comment on

were such close friends!

her delicate figure retreat, imagining her

fond smile spread across

“Evadne”

powerful voice rang out

around, her heart

dashed past

“Debby”

“Evadne“”

voice was even more eager, almost

Thaddeus tumed in shock.

had called her

suit was standing not far away. Her brows were delicate, her face full

a striking resemblance to

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

her half–sister, tears of surprise and joy

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

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

to disturb

in Debby’s eyes, as she gently patted her sister’s back, “Isn’t

choked with emotion, and

recognized you from the back” Debby

felt a mix of joy and sadness. “You’ve lost a lot of weight. Your face used to be round like a little doughnut,

felt a pang in

when Evadne had married him, her face wasn’t thin,

when, but the lady who was always bustling around

because of the hardships she had endured by his side? Or the days of neglect and indifference in those three years that had worn her

should

to call me chubby, but now I’ve slimmed down, he can’t teate

seem to girl in

even if I’ve lost weight, so what? Am

my sister is the most beautiful.” Debby, even though she was only three years older than her, spoiled her like

“Hello, Miss Debby.”

handsome face impassive, trying to get friendly with

the handsome man before her, her pupils

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