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.

men, he didn’t. show any interest or greed when he saw Rosalynn; in fact,

had already Investigated Wallace. He was known for his upstanding character and had a strong marriage. Since his wife passed awa Couple of years ago, he had been

her appear less like a typical business person, and it seemed that the man assumed she was there to bother him. He exchanged a few words with those around him, and they all began dispersing, engaged in casual conversation and

there, Rosalynn overheard Wallace expressing his disappointment to someone nearby. “That harp looks exquisite. It’s a shame the organizers

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

grandmother had 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

left, his bodyguard followed, no longer stopping

a deep breath and her slender fingers gently plucked the strings.

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

since childhood was etched into her very being, her fingertips guided

attracted by the sound and crowded

his steps, a sense of curiosity and intrigue overcoming him. It was peculiar how his perception

began playing the harp, she emanated an air of serenity and

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

Tesdal can play

He didn’t know Rosalynn could play

upon Rosalynn made her look pure and sacred, untouchable. This made Wayne feel like she was a stranger, incredibly

the darkness in Wayne’s heart weighed even

by

boy, was dragged back to his parents

was supposed to be on

wanted him to get to know some big shots, as he would have to deal with them when inheriting the family

with the guests, Evan found himself growing increasingly bored. However, amidst the monotony, a

moment, his previously lackluster eyes sparked with newfound excitement and intrigue. When Rosalynn finished playing, she sighed in relief. She

silence followed before applause

up

the corner of her eye, she saw Wallace coming

However, just then…

invitation? Two stern–looking cruise ship staff members

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