Chapter 7

Jacob smirked. This guy still said so stubbornly, but it looked like he was about to explode.

But, is Rosalynn really here to hook up with guys?

Jacob watched as Rosalynn made her way through the crowd. She didn’t hesitate at all and seemed to have a clear goal in mind.

He followed the direction she was going and looked ahead. At the end of the deck, there was a classical music band.

Jacob nudged his chin in the direction of a man and exclaimed, “Hey, isn’t that Wallace, the CEO of Prodigy Inc.?”

Wayne merely cast a casual glance in that direction, clearly unsurprised.

Jacob’s eyes widened in disbelief, “Oh! You said you weren’t attending this party, yet here you are! You knew Wallace would be here, so you came specifically to seek him out! Is it about the project that Secretary Tesdal is handling?”

Wayne’s gaze turned icy, piercing through him as he spoke with disdain, “A mere disposable substitute? She isn’t even deserving of that.”

Jacob: “…”

“I came to the party because Ashley wanted to Wayne added.

Jacob let out an awkward chuckle.

Wayne was typically not one to engage in lengthy conversations, so the more he spoke, the more his guilt became apparent. As this realization dawned upon him, his irritation. and impatience became evident, visibly reflected on his face.

Rosalynn didn’t expect it to be so difficult to approach Wallace.

A few steps away from him, a bodyguard stopped her. “Sorry miss, but no one is allowed to approach him at the moment.”

“I’m looking for Mr. Mason.” Rosalynn said.

The bodyguard’s expression remained neutral If you have any matters to discuss, you can make an appointment with Mr. Mason’s secretary. He’s not dealing with any business today.”

Rosalynn kept silent.

show any interest or greed when he saw Rosalynn; in

He was known for his upstanding character and had a strong marriage. Since his wife passed awa Couple of years ago, he had been mourning her and even spent half a year in the hospital to recover. He wasn’t interested in women

person, and it seemed that the man assumed she was there to bother him. He

stood there, Rosalynn overheard Wallace expressing his disappointment to someone nearby. “That harp looks exquisite.

attention was drawn to a gleaming golden harp resting on a music

been a famous harpist, and she had learned how to play from her. Although she hadn’t played much in recent years, she’d always play for her grandmother when visiting. Her skills weren’t masterful, but her

his bodyguard followed,

and sat down. She took a deep breath and her slender fingers gently plucked the strings. Immediately, a beautiful sound filled

was about to enter the banquet hall, stopped in his tracks and turned

since childhood was etched into her very being, her

were attracted by the sound and crowded

intrigue overcoming him. It was peculiar how his perception

began playing the harp, she emanated

40 years earlier when he had first encountered his wife. Jacob and Wayne also took notice of Wallace’s

Tesdal can play the harp

didn’t know Rosalynn could play

made her look pure and sacred, untouchable. This made Wayne feel like she was a stranger, incredibly distant from him. It was as if she st five years. wasn’t

and the darkness in

had been deceived by Rosalynn for five

was dragged back to

be on a vacation

to get to know some big shots, as he

mother engaged in business conversations with the guests, Evan found himself growing increasingly

newfound

brief silence followed

gracefully stood up

corner of her eye, she saw Wallace coming towards

However, just then…

invitation? Two stern–looking cruise ship staff members approached her, their

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