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

already sinning in his heart. After all, he was

blank as his breathing became ragged, his

figure.” He leaned

down her spine as his body radiated

pushed him away and slapped him

was nothing more than a

get angry. Instead, he felt a thrill, his mouth dry, his mind

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

form of harassment, being serious

“Shut up! Stop talking!”

ripe peach. She glared at him, “Stay away

matter. I’m not interested in those things anyway. And there’s no throne to

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

stomping

an accident, and she

the situation to comment on her figure. How could he

Jareth were such

delicate figure retreat, imagining her flustered

spread across

“Evadne”

voice rang out from

tumed around,

welled up with tears. She dashed past Thaddeus and

“Debby”

“Evadne“”

voice was even more

Thaddeus tumed in shock.

had called her

woman dressed in an elegant, blue office suit was standing not far away. Her brows were delicate, her face full and fair. Her makeup was just right, and her clear, firm eyes

bore a striking resemblance to Suri of

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

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

Why didn’t you tell me?

ago. I thought I

to disturb you

patted her sister’s back, “Isn’t

voice choked with emotion, and she

recognized you from the back”

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

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

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

Or the days of neglect and indifference in those three years that

really should go

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

seem to girl in the

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

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

“Hello, Miss Debby.”

face impassive, trying to

over the handsome man

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