Chapter 0198

The next morning at 10 a.m., Woolpackton’s Grand Garethy Hotel was bustling on its top-floor banquet

hall.

It was not Ol’ Mare’s fanciest spot-just a four-star hotel-but with the year-end holidays still in full swing.

snagging any room was a win. The holidays were the reason Amber’s classmates could finally squeeze

in a

reunion.

Amber’s college crew was about forty, mostly hitched by then.

Despite the festive break, some were tied up with work and could not make it. Thus, there they were.

less than

thirty alumni mingling with their spouses, kids left at home, gathered around four tables.

“Amber!”

As she and Alexander stepped into the room, the guys’ faces lit up.

The belle of Ol’ Mare, unrivaled even here in Woolpackton, was every guy’s dream girl back in the day.

Strolling

through campus, she was a sight to behold.

Seven years on, and she had not lost a bit of her charm. The youthful blush was replaced by a touch of

sophistication, but she was still the goddess from their dreams.

“Sorry I’m

late. Work at the company’s been crazy,” she apologized with a graceful smile.

Amber looped her arm through Alexander’s, greeting her old high school friends with a bright smile. “It’s

been years, but you all haven’t changed a bit!”

of the

came to this reunion hoping for a shot

knot! Guess we’re

out of luck now!”

was about to reply when a voice cut through

“What? Amber’s married?”

filled with surprise and disbelief, echoed from the

was Gael Fabin, an old

a

wrist, Saint Bonio crocodile leather shoes on his feet, and a

with a dragon

with a diamond clip that glittered

screamed a net worth of millions

“Gaell”

“Gael!”

folks, show some respect. It’s Mister Gael

+15 BONUS

lit up,

hour.

there, Gael had made it big.

skyrocketed.

to spare.

thanks to Gael, who footed the bill for the

got married and didn’t even drop me a line?”

eyes locked on hers

“Amber, it’s

been too long.”

warm smile instead of a handshake. “I

little girl’s already five. Somehow, the news never

“Been hitched that long?”

give Alexander a once-over, his gaze traveling from head

he let out a knowing chuckle. “The Chesire family’s got a bit of clout in

style… Well, let’s just say it’s unique.” He smirked at

Style?

casual

local

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