Chapter 471

Ever since the day Nydia asked for a break, Jason had been on a relentless quest to find her.

His calls were incessant, the madness undeniable. Night after night, he kept vigil outside her Silverlake Harbor residence, each time leaving more disheartened than the last.

His lovesick demeanor was no less dramatic than when Thaddeus had fervently pursued Evadne.

Nydia dared not step outside, locking herself in her room, neglecting her meals, growing thinner by the day, her pillows soaked with tears.

Whenever she missed Jason, she’d stealthily peer out the window at the end of the hallway, drawing back the curtains just a smidge.

And whenever she yearned for him, he was there.

His figure stood against the wind, tall and resolute, his gaze burning with unwavering intensity toward her room.

Even the slightest thought of him sent waves of pain coursing through her, a constant heartache that felt as if it were cleaving her soul.

She felt she had let down Jason, her guilt immense. But who could tell her how to have the best of both worlds?

In the end, she was selfish too.

Caught between Jason and her family, she ultimately chose the latter.-

Nydia stared blankly at her phone when Byron, curious, craned his neck for a glimpse.

His expression clouded at the sight, but he forced a dry laugh, choosing retreat over confrontation, “Ms. Nydia, if you have urgent matters to attend to, I’ll leave you be. Go on with your business.”

“No, it’s nothing. Nydia steeled herself and hung up.

Fearing another call from Jason, she decisively shut off her phone.

It was time to be firm.

Better a sharp pain now than to raise his hopes sky–high, only to shatter them completely later on. It was kinder to break his heart. cleanly than to leave it in pieces.

Byron’s eyes sparkled with excitement, his voice trembling. “Then, may I sit here?”

Nydia nodded slightly, moving aside to maintain distance.

Byron staggered forward, his uneven gait betraying him as he lurched forward!

“Whoa! Careful there!” Nydia instinctively reached out to steady him.

Her innate kindness didn’t allow her to think twice.

how could she ignore someone about to

to clutch Nydia’s arm, the warmth of her skin sending his heart into a flutter.

her with gratitude, Thank

Jeff were having a

look over there? Jeff exclaimed, patting Emeric on

glanced lazily, noting Nydia and Byron

seems your little girl is getting quite cozy with

unfair to Nydia. Byron has mentioned to me more than once how much he likes Nydia. It’s rare for him to talk about fancying any girl in front of me, but he seems sincere about Nydia. Forcing a match is never sweet, Emeric, you know

his case, but seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he sighed with

a regular Casanova. Seeing that Nydia was not repulsed

attempts at humor, and Byron’s efforts were

him hot

was just the daughter of a mistress; if it weren’t for

she have to act so high

lackluster progress, fretted for her

was time for some underhanded tactics.

are you of

hurried over, halted by Bertha’s call, “Where to in such a rush?

Bertha, there’s a small issue,” the secretary

it. You’re not treating me like a stranger,

secretary of the Ashbourne heiress is outside

glint crossed Bertha’s

Thaddeus’s rival? His timing seems intended to disrupt Mr. Thaddeus’s plans. I figured I’d better warn Mr. Thaddeus quickly. Right now, that man can’t enter without an invitation, but if Ms. Evadne finds out, she’ll surely help him. That would put Mr. Thaddeus in a rather awkward spot, wouldn’t it? The secretary was a loyal henchman, analyzing the pros

cons.

I’ll handle this. Don’t disturb my brother just yet,”

you wish,

Bertha’s mind raced, and she

at our door. I’m going to chase him off for you. How will you thank

sister, haven’t you always wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider

Thank you

has come to us, the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we shouldn’t send

curling into an “ok” sign with a

with light, a stark contrast to the desolate chill outside.

shutting off. The festive glow that surrounded him felt like an arsenal of blades piercing

he was left to

to the young mistress, ask her to let him in. But this was personal,

the words.

dropped, Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed down a

he really out of his league?”

loved was inside, and his longing for

the stark disparity in their status was like a fortress wall, denying him

have here? You look familiar,” a mocking, sharp female voice sliced through the air, and Jason’s head

snapped up.

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