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 was

was already sinning in his heart. After

his breathing became ragged, his eyes

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

her spine as his body radiated unbearable heat, enveloping her,

She pushed him away and

was nothing more than a

get angry. Instead, he felt a thrill, his mouth dry, his mind hazy, as if he had had too much to

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

this the highest form of

“Shut up! Stop talking!”

glared at him, “Stay away from me, or I’ll

doesn’t matter. I’m not interested in those things anyway. And there’s

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

turned around, stomping

knew it was an accident, and

took advantage of the situation to comment on her figure.

wonder he and Jareth were such close friends! Birds

watched her delicate figure

spread

“Evadne”

powerful voice rang out from behind, filled

around, her heart

bright eyes welled up with tears. She dashed past Thaddeus and

“Debby”

“Evadne“”

the voice was even

Thaddeus tumed in shock.

had called her

was standing not far away. Her brows were delicate, her face full and fair. Her makeup was

striking resemblance to Suri of the Ashbourne

heard Evadne call her Debby: Could this be the famed sister

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

back? Why

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

disturb

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

choked with emotion, and she couldn’t

hardly recognized you from

and sadness. “You’ve lost a lot of weight. Your face used to be round like a little doughnut, but now your cheeks have hollowed out. Who’s been mistreating

Thaddeus felt a pang

when Evadne had married him, her

he didn’t know when, but the lady who was always bustling around him, her bright eyes gradually dimmed, and her soft face

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

should

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

seem to girl in

Debby’s shoulder and acting coy, “And even if I’ve lost weight, so

even though she was only three years older than her, spoiled her like

“Hello, Miss Debby.”

his handsome face impassive, trying to get friendly with

Debby looked over the handsome man

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