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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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mind was preoccupied with finding Emmanuel. But she knew he was working behind the scenes, protecting Ethan Hale. Even though

disappointment washed over her as Maxwell's words replayed in her mind. That heartless man was right-Emmanuel belonged to Mackenzie, not to her. He never had and never would. She longed to

was past the 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,

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no lover. She was adrift,

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

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 most girlfriends in the country, Nathan couldn't be seen without

suddenly appeared next to Ashton,

stack of cash and handing it to

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

you now."

use someone to take my

likely still couldn't beat Ashton in a fight.

his lie. After all,

loved to engage in playful scuffles with his

hitting women was laughable.

skills,” Nathan said with sudden enthusiasm. "How about we go hunting at the Hunter's Den?

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quite the thrill!"

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sorts of games with women, but

hadn't experienced before. Even though Emmanuel hadn't given him much guidance lately, the training he received back in Yeringham had helped him 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 was taken aback for a moment before sneering. "I didn't expect that from someone as fragile as you." "Are you afraid to accept my challenge? Nathan shot back, clearly offended by the

Tanner. One day, he would make sure they all saw how strong he really

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"Haha, I bet you're only