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.

commotion, Wallace glanced over. Unlike most other men, he didn’t. show any interest or greed when he saw Rosalynn; in fact, he

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 man assumed she was there to bother him. He exchanged a few words with those around him, and they all

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

golden harp resting on a music stand in

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 music was always pleasant to listen

his bodyguard followed,

straight to the harp and sat down. She took a deep breath and her

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

she focused intently on her playing. The music she had learned since childhood was etched into her very being, her fingertips guided by muscle

by the

quickly retraced his steps, a sense of curiosity and intrigue overcoming him. It was

moments ago, as she began playing the harp, she emanated an air

of himself from 40 years earlier when he had first encountered his wife. Jacob and Wayne also

can play the harp

He didn’t know Rosalynn could

like she was a stranger, incredibly distant from him. It was as if she st five years. wasn’t the same person who had been with him for

the darkness

by Rosalynn

boy, was dragged back to his parents by

was supposed to be on

insisted on hosting a birthday party for him. They wanted him to get to know some big shots, as he would have

engaged in business conversations with the guests, Evan found himself growing increasingly bored. However, amidst the monotony, a melodious sound

he turned around, and in that very moment, his previously lackluster eyes sparked with newfound excitement and intrigue. When Rosalynn finished playing, she sighed in relief.

followed

gracefully stood up and curtsied

of her eye,

However, just then…

invitation? Two stern–looking cruise ship staff

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