Chapter 725:

“No, I can go back alone,” Elyse firmly declined.

Elyse lifted the hem of her skirt and swiftly turned to leave, moving so quickly that even Gavin struggled to keep up. Just as she reached the exit of the banquet hall, a figure suddenly blocked her path. She looked up in surprise to see Edward grinning mischievously at her.

Instinctively, she raised her hand to cover her tear-streaked face, the humiliation of being caught crying by someone she had recently met washing over her.

Edward, with his hands casually in his pockets, leaned in and remarked with a mocking interest, “You were so happy an hour ago. Why are you now crying?”

Elyse took a step back, still shielding her face, feeling an inexplicable sense of guilt. “What does it have to do with you?” she snapped.

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as he replied, “Of course it matters. If you don’t

She took a deep breath, forcing back her tears, and said casually,

I got too excited. Tears of joy. Not a big deal,”

“Since you’re

flashed across Elyse’s face. “Accompany you to the banquet? Can’t you see I’m

and hooked his arm around her neck, forcefully leading her back to the banquet hall. Having been seized so suddenly, Elyse could feel the pressure in her neck, making it

frowned, clearly uncomfortable, and said, “You’re hurting me. Let go of

unhappy expression and scoffed. “Do you know how many women would love to be

shock and disbelief. Was

think you’re the most handsome man

“It’s no question that

his self-assured demeanor, Elyse fell silent, cursing her luck for encountering him. Suddenly, Edward led her to the

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