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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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appeared. His speed was unmatched, for quicker

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 the scenes, protecting Ethan Hale. Even

not to her. He never had

stage of youthful 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

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was adrift, without a clear sense of

quietly in the back, feeling distinctly out of place. Nathan had come to Capitol Hall with one 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 significant influence in national elections. Emmanuel, supporting Ethan, should have come to the Chapman Estate, and

hall, he caught sight of a familiar face sitting toward the back. Assigned by his father to attend the speeches and debates, Nathan hadn't brought a date. However, as the notorious playboy with the

Summerton!" Nathan suddenly appeared

of cash and handing it to the audience member

effectively buying

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up, recognizing him instantly. "You again,

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responded, "You're not that strong either! But

you now."

to test that? I could use someone to take my frustrations out on,"

a habit of hitting women," Nathan lied, knowing he likely still couldn't beat Ashton in a fight. He was

Ashton saw right through his lie. After all, it was a known secret

engage in playful scuffles with

hitting women was laughable.

that'll really test your skills,” Nathan said with sudden enthusiasm. "How about we

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quite the thrill!"

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sorts of games with women, but competing

eager to see how far he'd come in

like Yuna Tanner. One day, he would make sure they all saw

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laughing. "Haha,