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

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

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

Wallace expressing his disappointment to someone nearby. “That harp looks exquisite. It’s a shame the

drawn to a gleaming golden harp resting on a music stand

she hadn’t played much in recent years, she’d always

left, his bodyguard followed, no longer stopping

harp and sat down. She took a deep breath and her slender

who was about to enter the banquet hall, stopped in

childhood was etched into her very being,

by the sound and crowded

curiosity and intrigue overcoming him.

questionable moments ago, as she began playing the harp, she

he couldn’t help but be reminded of himself from 40 years earlier when he had first encountered his wife. Jacob and Wayne also took notice of Wallace’s captivation, sensing

Tesdal can play the

didn’t know Rosalynn could play

light cast upon Rosalynn 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

thought emerged, and the darkness

had been deceived by Rosalynn for five whole

birthday boy, was dragged back

supposed to be on a

on hosting a birthday party for him. They wanted him to get to know some big shots, as he would have to deal with them when inheriting

found himself growing increasingly bored. However, amidst the monotony, a melodious sound reached his ears, captivating his

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

brief silence followed

gracefully stood up

her eye, she saw Wallace coming towards

However, just then…

kindly present your invitation? Two stern–looking cruise ship

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