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

in his heart. After all,

as his breathing became

He leaned in, whispering into her ear his

sent shivers down her spine as his body radiated unbearable heat, enveloping her,

She pushed him away and slapped him across the face.

nothing more than a tickle

his mouth dry, his mind

do have a great figure,” Thaddeus said, his gaze sincere

of harassment, being serious

“Shut up! Stop talking!”

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

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

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

around, stomping her foot

was an accident, and she couldn’t

took advantage of the situation to comment on

were such close friends! Birds

watched her delicate figure retreat, imagining her flustered

spread across his

“Evadne”

powerful voice rang out from behind, filled

around, her

up with tears. She dashed

“Debby”

“Evadne“”

the voice was even more eager,

Thaddeus tumed in shock.

had called her

her face full and fair. Her

to Suri

heard Evadne call her Debby: Could this be the famed sister of hers, who

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

did you come back? Why didn’t you

I thought I wouldn’t make it, so I did

disturb

gently patted her sister’s back, “Isn’t this a surprise for

a surprise!” Evadne’s voice choked

you from the back” Debby

to be round like a little doughnut, but now your cheeks have hollowed out. Who’s been mistreating you? Aren’t

words, Thaddeus felt a pang in

her face wasn’t thin, but

around him, her

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

should go

brother used to call me chubby, but now I’ve

seem to girl in

on Debby’s shoulder and acting coy, “And even if I’ve lost weight, so what? Am I not still pretty? Am I not still the

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

“Hello, Miss Debby.”

then, Thaddeus walked over, his handsome face impassive, trying to

handsome man

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