Camille’s face turned ghostly pale in an instant, as if she’d been struck by lightning, her mind a complete blank!

She was flustered.

Lost.

Panicked.

So, the man she had just been bad–mouthing to Evadne was her master’s own brother?

She was mortified!

Thaddeus sat there, looking left and right, biting his thin lips to suppress a laugh.

But, he could somewhat understand Camille’s predicament.

After all, Evadne had so many siblings, it was normal to bump into one on the street. He too had suffered from not being familiar with the Ashbourne family dynamics, and had been tormented by her brothers!

Arnold watched as Camille’s clear and beautiful face turned from white to red, then increasingly red, like a ripe cherry.

He was a little resentful about the “sponsorship” matter, but seeing her in such an awkward yet adorable state, he couldn’t bring himself to be angry with her. “Master.”

Camille looked pitifully at Evadne, who was clearly amused, “You won’t expel me from your tutelage over this, will you?”

“Hmm.” Evadne’s slender finger rested on her chin, her brows furrowed, pretending to think it over.

“Master.” Camille’s lips trembled, on the verge of tears.

Evadne walked up to her, paused for two seconds, then suddenly revealed a brilliant smile.

“Silly girl, what are you thinking about! Such a trivial matter, and you’re worried about it? If I were to expel you from my tutelage, wouldn’t I be left with no successor?” Camille felt as if a weight had been lifted off her chest, but she was still embarrassed

“Besides, I know how good a girl you are, Camille. If you scolded my brother, it must have been his fault.” Evadne comforted her softly, casting a blameful glance at Arnold. Arnold raised an eyebrow, feeling somewhat wronged, but he had no choice but to swallow his anger.

Who would have thought, this woman who crashed into his car and had the audacity to hit on him, had such a good relationship with his little sister!

He just had to accept his fate!

Just then, a bunch of people arrived, making the atmosphere lively in an instant.

Suri, Aviana, Cassius, Nydia, and Aaron, who was busy with work but was dragged over by Suri, and Jareth and Marilla had finally caught up.

Everyone came over to hug Evadne, or chat with her non–stop, the group bursting with laughter and joy

The atmosphere was festive and warm, like a big celebration, attracting the astonished glances of the guests around them.

It was like a fairy–tale scene!

Handsome men, beautiful women, and a unique scenery!

Amidst the cheery and harmonious atmosphere, Thaddeus sat alone, his melancholic eyes watching as Evadne was surrounded and loved by family and friends.

beautiful peach blossom eyes shimmered with longing and envy, and then, his eyes

was the life that Evadne should

past twenty years were filled with such happiness, being loved and spoiled by

had ever experienced were all given by

position of immense power in the Abernathy Group, in the business world where he had charm and influence, Thaddeus sat alone, unnoticed and

deep breath, and quietly

end, Evadne never ended up with him, he would still protect her with his life, shield

“Marilla? You’re here too!”

pinched Marilla’s soft, fair face, her eyes almost

as she murmured, “Evadne, I missed you! And Thaddeus. I wanted to see you and

lips twitched

good little sister still thought that Evadne was her

many people. But seeing her clutching

missed

cold gaze, her voice low, “Did you bring Marilla here? From

Jareth replied,

dare to smile?”

jabbing her sharp finger into his shoulder, “You only think about being with Marilia, about your own happiness Did you

with a mother who doesn’t act like one and a sister like a demon? Why should Marilla

his gaze burning, “Marilla has been living with me these past

shocked, her sparkling eyes wide as

her home too. If she’s unhappy in the Abernathy family and doesn’t want to see that miserable mother and daughter, she can come live in the villa in the mountains.” Jareth’s long, narrow eyes softened as he looked

from anger and disbelief, sorely tempted to

“When did this happen?”

starry eyes filled with anger, “Jareth, you dare to live with my little sister

didn’t do anything!” Jareth defended himself

were countless women who would throw themselves at him, willing to

bedded more women than

Marilla, he hadn’t even unbuttoned a single

no saint, his reputation tainted by the women

and he didn’t dare touch her, believing he was

cherish her was enough

you’re saying, do you?” Evadne grumbled, her eyes red with frustration. “Believing you don’t touch women is

but unable to

felt as if Marilla was a goose belonging to Thaddeus and Evadne, and he was

“Thaddeus! Evadne!”

flushing with distress. “You mustn’t say such things about Jareth. It’s me. I

and Evadne were

a warmth in his eyes, his heart

his arms and hugged Marilla from behind, his chiseled jaw resting on her soft hair. With the teddy bear she was holding, it almost felt like they were a family. “Marilla, after the banquet, I’ll take

bit her lip

sighed. “You really want to be with him, don’t

meeting Evadne’s gaze with her

say

she wanted from the

give her some space. If she feels happy and comfortable being with Jareth, let’s let them be together

her, his voice gentle and

Marilla cares about him, I don’t want to

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