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My heart skipped a beat. I wondered if it was just my imagination, but Edward seemed to mind his background.

In Clusia’s long history, the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children in wealthy families had always been significant. It was like an ingrained sense of superiority that could greatly influence a person’s life.

“He did mention it, but I didn’t press for details,” I confessed, unable to keep lying any longer.

Edward let out a self–deprecating laugh. “In my family, with our old traditions of scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants, I was only allowed to go into business. Do you think that’s funny?”

I was genuinely surprised. ‘Wow, so that’s actually a thing. Is Ryan in politics because he’s the legitimate grandson?‘ I wondered.

“I think no matter what you do, if you can reach the top, that’s seriously impressive. Not everyone has the kind of talent to make a real mark,” I said, feeling a bit more confident—maybe because I could sense Edward doubting himself–though I was a little nervous.

“Really?” Edward turned to look at me. “You don’t think I’m only ever meant to be a profit–chasing businessman like those people out there think?”

“Those people out there only badmouth you because they can’t measure up to you,” I said, raising an eyebrow with a little scoff.

In my view, only people with lousy character would go out of their way to badmouth others. If someone’s truly secure and content, why would they bother talking down about others?

Edward seemed comforted by my words, a relaxed smile tugged at the corners of his eyes and lips.

“Looks like you’ve got a real knack for comforting people,” Edward said, stepping closer and gazing down at me. “You’re right. The ones gossiping behind my back just can’t measure up to me. Still, their words do get under my skin.”

keep those rumors out of your mind, then I guess it’s perfectly normal for someone like me to let them get to me,”

eyes grew darker, a fiery passion flickering there, barely

beat, and I quickly ducked my head. ‘Am I really just throwing myself into danger, even

how I feel. Tonight, I’m genuinely happy,” Edward

couldn’t help but freeze for a

used to be both arrogant and insecure, so I ended up with a pretty strange personality.

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to get close to, and you come off as pretty aloof and distant,” I

flew open, fixing on me. “That

haven’t

shot me a knowing smile. “So, it’s just because we don’t know each other well enough yet–that’s why you

“That’s right,” I said.

really got to know me, how would you

but honestly,

“Mr. Jennings…” I hesitated.

me Edward,”

nephew, I just can’t get involved with the uncle. That’s crossing

as he fell silent in thought. It

stop here,

unwillingness flickered in Edward’s eyes, and his voice went cold. “Is

need for us to get to know each other better.

hitched, suddenly growing rapid. “You have no idea what really

stared at him,

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