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.

would’ve helped an old lady cross the street, so how could she ignore someone about

clutch Nydia’s arm, the warmth of her skin sending his heart

breath, looking at her with

Jeff were having a lively chat.

look over there? Jeff exclaimed, patting Emeric

Byron chatting amicably,

is getting quite cozy with

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 that. Maybe

case, but seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he sighed with a mixture

was quite the charmer, a regular Casanova. Seeing that Nydia was not repulsed by him, he exhausts every

aloof, uninterested in his attempts at humor, and Byron’s

him hot

of a mistress; if it weren’t for his disability, why would he have chosen

right did she have to act

their lackluster progress, fretted

was time for

are you of

to in such a rush? Can’t you see my brother

a small issue,” the secretary hedged

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

the Ashbourne heiress is outside

sly glint crossed Bertha’s eyes, “Jason?”

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

cons.

done. I’ll handle this. Don’t disturb

you wish, Miss Bertha.”

Bertha’s mind raced, and she

your rival is at our door. I’m going to chase

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

you so

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

gave a wicked smirk, her fingers curling into

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

fingertips trembled as he listened to the cold, mechanical tone of the phone shutting off. The festive glow that surrounded him felt like an arsenal

left to stand

her to let him in. But this was personal, and he just couldn’t bring himself to voice

the words.

Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed

he really out of his

his longing

their status was like a fortress wall, denying him even the

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

snapped up.

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