Chapter 203

Gwendolyn retouched up her makeup with blah and lipstick at the banquet hall’s entrance. She arrived gracefully in a white sheath dress adorned with hibiscus embroidery She discreetly adjusted the high neckline of her dman to conceal the love bite on her neck

The reckless indulgence of the e previous night left her hand tingling with a numb sensation.

Selina approached her like a swan gliding through the light, her beauty startling and undeniable. She greeted her warmly. “Ms Quigley.

welcome

Gwendolyn radded politely.

Her encounters with Selina were limited and often awkward, probably due to Selina’s undefined relationship with Howard, which

seemed to unsettle het.

Without reservation, Selina looped her arm through Gwendolyn’s and said, “You know, we must be fated to look so alike. We should exchange contact info. Let me add you‘

She pulled out her smartphone, not taking no for an answer,

Gwendolyn complied with a feigned smile and added her, but her eyes caught on Selina’s profile picture, a white swan. A jolt of recognition hit her. She had seen that image on Howant’s phone.

“Ms. Hamilton, you don’t have to go out of your way for me. I will sit in the corner for a bit Gwendolyn excused herself politely

of attention, and Gwendolyn disliked being scrutinized as if she were on display

the whispers in the crowd, the onlookers remarking on the

speculations were even

for the past.

a country girl ever measure up to Selina? It’s like out of spite, he found himself a

radiant smile and said, “Ms. Quigley, pay no

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like a nest of fire

Howard’s reassurances, the words he used to soothe her

gaze and said firmly. “We are not

laugh, aware of the

crowd erupted into a buzz of excitement.

arrived, cradling their baby, and the guests flocked to them, cooing over the child and presenting extravagant gifts. Gwendolyn had only seen

her purse subconsciously. Inside was a

until the crowd thinned before presenting it to avoid any unwelcome remarks

Mr. Mitchell, you certainly

admiration rippled through

had gifted a sapphire necklace from hundreds of years ago.

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