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.

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

wife passed awa Couple of years ago, he had been mourning her and even spent half

man assumed she was there to bother him. He

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

golden harp resting on a music

to play from her. Although she hadn’t played much in recent years, she’d always play for her grandmother when visiting.

his bodyguard

straight to the harp and sat down. She took a deep breath and her slender fingers gently plucked the strings.

who was about to enter the banquet hall, stopped in

The music she had learned since childhood was etched into her very being, her fingertips guided by muscle memory as

attracted by the sound and crowded

a sense of curiosity and intrigue overcoming him.

she began playing the harp, she emanated an air

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

Tesdal can play

didn’t respond. He didn’t know Rosalynn could

and sacred, untouchable. This made Wayne feel like she was a stranger, incredibly distant from

emerged, and the darkness

deceived by

birthday boy, was dragged back to his

be on a vacation overseas

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

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

very moment, his previously lackluster eyes sparked with newfound excitement and intrigue. When Rosalynn

silence followed before applause

gracefully stood up and curtsied

the corner of her eye, she saw Wallace coming

However, just then…

stern–looking cruise ship

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