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Maxwell Zelinsky sighed deeply, a look of sadness and helplessness on his face. "I have no real feelings for her, and I'm not happy. You are the one I've always held close to my heart, my one true love."

"Get lost!" Ashton snapped, her fury clear.

"Alright, I'll go." Maxwell raised his hands in a gesture of surrender, offering a bitter smile. “But I really wish we could go hunting one last time, just like we used to. Remember? It was our favorite game. All our laughter and sweet

memories were left there."

"You're not leaving, huh? Fine, I will!" Ashton didn't want to engage with him any longer. She turned sharply and made her way toward the venue. Though she had no desire to speak with him, the memories from years ago began flooding back into her mind-unbidden flashes of joy, sorrow, heartbreak, and anger, all swirling inside her. Her eyes welled up with tears.. No matter how much she tried to ignore it, Maxwell had been her first real

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boyfriend. Even though he abandoned her for a marriage alliance, she had

once loved him deeply and had done many things for him.

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Maxwell watched Ashton walk away, a small smirk playing on his lips. The gap

in their age and experience gave him the confidence to know exactly what

Ashton was feeling, even without seeing her expression. He could already sense the emotional turmoil brewing inside her.

"Otto!"

"Yes, Mr. Zelinsky!" At Maxwell's call, a small but sharp-looking man appeared

at his side.

"Book a hunting session for this afternoon."

"How many participants, sir?"

"Three." Maxwell's eyes followed Ashton's fading silhouette, confident and

composed as ever.

"Yes, Mr. Zelinsky," Otto responded swiftly before vanishing as quickly as he

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was unmatched, for quicker than

Capitol Hall, Ashton found a seat like any other ordinary spectator. However, unlike the others who were eagerly awaiting the speeches and debates between the presidential candidates, her mind was preoccupied with finding Emmanuel. But she knew he was working behind

mind. That heartless man was right-Emmanuel belonged to Mackenzie, not to her. He never had and never would. She longed to see him, but she didn't

infatuation, but only two men had ever truly entered her heart-and both were married. She wanted to move on, to start a new relationship, but there wasn't a third option in sight. Suddenly, she felt an overwhelming sense of

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She was adrift,

purpose: to find his master, Emmanuel. It had been days since Emmanuel arrived in Zovince, and yet he hadn't visited the Chapman Estate or even reached out, which irked Nathan. The Chapman family was the wealthiest in the country and held

speeches and debates, Nathan hadn't brought a date. However, as

Summerton!" Nathan suddenly appeared next

handing it to the audience member

effectively buying

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Nathan sat down, frowning as he responded, "You're not that strong either!

you now."

could use someone to take my frustrations

I don't have a habit of hitting women," Nathan lied, knowing he likely still couldn't beat Ashton in a fight. He was well aware of her temper and definitely didn't want

his lie. After all, it was a known

loved to engage in playful scuffles with his girlfriends. His

hitting women was laughable.

idea, something more fun, and that'll really test your skills,” Nathan said with sudden enthusiasm. "How about we go hunting at the Hunter's Den? Competing with a woman like you could

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quite the thrill!"

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of games with women,

develop some internal strength. Over the past few months, he had also enlisted a personal coach to further his skills. Nathan was eager to see how far he'd come in actual combat. "You're into that kind of game too?" Ashton

Yuna Tanner. One day, he would make sure they

if you lose, you'll have to

without hesitation.

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paused before laughing. "Haha, I bet you're