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

heart. After all, he was a

as his breathing became ragged, his

He leaned in, whispering into

sent shivers down her spine as his

and slapped him across the face. “Pervert!

slap was nothing more than a tickle for

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

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

form of harassment, being

“Shut up! Stop talking!”

was as red as a ripe peach. She glared at him, “Stay away from me, or

things anyway. And there’s no throne to

won’t let me get close to

stomping

it was an accident, and she couldn’t blame

comment on her figure. How could

were such close friends! Birds

her delicate figure retreat, imagining

fond smile spread across his

“Evadne”

rang out from behind, filled with

around,

bright eyes welled up with tears. She dashed

“Debby”

“Evadne“”

the voice was even more eager, almost

Thaddeus tumed in shock.

had called her

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

a striking resemblance to

call her Debby: Could this be the famed sister

her half–sister, tears of surprise and

back? Why

hour ago. I thought

to disturb you

welled in Debby’s eyes, as she gently patted her sister’s

such a surprise!” Evadne’s voice choked with

hardly recognized you from

to be round like a little doughnut, but now your cheeks have hollowed out. Who’s been

Thaddeus felt a pang in his

remembered when Evadne had married him, her face

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

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

really should go

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

didn’t seem to

lost weight, so what? Am I

Debby, even though she was only three

“Hello, Miss Debby.”

walked over, his handsome face impassive, trying to get friendly with

looked over the handsome man before her, her

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