After Death, Love Unveiled

Chapter 171

Adair had invested in Asher's venture. Since he was making money, she naturally felt pleased, thinking her judgment was better than Evelyn's.

Evelyn replied calmly. "Well, I don't have any regret. I'm perfectly fine with things as they are."

Asher turned to Evelyn with a polite smile. "Whenever you change your mind, Ms. Hawthorne, you're always welcome. I'd be happy to collaborate.". Though Adair was already assisting him, Asher still valued Evelyn's connections, hoping to bring her on board if possible. Evelyn gave him a slight smile. "I'll consider it."

Then, Asher looked over at Elara and said, "What about you, Ms. Kensington? How about a tour of our company sometime?" Elara didn't reply immediately.

She recognized his barely concealed smugness. She knew he wasn't inviting her for a tour, He just wanted to show off his success.

She said curtly, "No, I don't have the time."

"Well, that's a shame," Asher replied.

Elara ignored him.

When they finished dinner and stepped out of the private dining room, Adair walked beside Asher.

She said, "Why did you invite Elara to your office? Didn't she steal Ms. Hawthorne from you last time? There's no need to include her in profitable projects." Asher replied, "I knew she wouldn't come. It was just something to say."

Hearing this, Adair relaxed. "Oh, good. For a moment, I thought you actually liked her."

At the mention of his supposed feelings for Elara, Asher's gaze dimmed.

He remembered how, during dinner, Elara'd been sitting right there.

In truth, he'd been sneaking glances at her the entire time. But her gaze barely lingered on him, showing neither interest nor avoidance.

To her, he was irrelevant now.

Even her old animosity seemed gone as if he were nothing more than air to her. Somehow, that indifference stung more than her earlier disdain. "Why aren't you saying anything?" Adair pressed. "You still like her, don't you?"

Asher's expression turned indifferent. "Of course not. Why would I have feelings for a married woman?"

Adair said, "Then why do you keep avoiding me? You're always available for business matters but seem conveniently busy when it's anything else." Asher replied, "I genuinely am busy. Besides...,"

"Besides what?" she asked, watching him closely. "You just don't like me, right?"

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know you're interested in some fun, but that's something I can't afford. If it isn't

We can enjoy talking about business together." Adair looked at him. "If I were

intended seriously. Marriage wasn't in her plans with

response.

smile. "Don't joke with me, Ms. Balslev! Your family would never approve of our

the Linde family's company and his current projects were doing well, he still couldn't compare to those heirs from wealthy families. The wealth they had accumulated

Adair genuinely considered marriage with him, he had no reason

it a bit early to talk about marriage when

Asher said firmly. Adair's car had arrived

restrained gaze.

herself too detached to

at him, she

marrying him didn't

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restroom, and they were

they ran into a familiar face. It was Daphne, someone they hadn't seen in a

sleek, straight hair was now styled in loose

"What are

smiled. "I've been back for a while. I came

an

was through a blind date. How

again, Elara noticed she looked more mature and

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Elara couldn't quite shake as

standing nearby, also recognized Daphne and greeted her before she

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them. She simply stood there, watching Elara for a moment. The smile on her face

time, she saw Elara again and realized she was

be dumped by Lysander, but it turned out she hadn't

walked with Cynthia as

she greeted you. I thought she'd hate you

Elara replied, "Me too."