Chapter 1477:

Before Jayden could answer, the sharp, rhythmic click of high heels echoed through the house, cutting through the air like a dramatic drumroll.

Every head turned toward the staircase as Freda appeared, descending like she owned the moment. Her hair was swept into an impeccable half-updo, framing her face like a masterpiece. A dazzling crimson gown clung to her every curve, shimmering like starlight with every calculated step. The unmistakable red soles of her towering heels punctuated her entrance like exclamation marks.

Her long legs seemed to stretch on forever, and the elegant dip of her collarbone flowed seamlessly into a décolletage that left little to the imagination.

When her gaze landed on Gavin, a slow, knowing smile curled her lips, her eyes captivating.

Elyse and Jayden shared a quick, knowing glance.

It was supposed to be a casual dinner, but Freda looked like she had stepped straight out of a magazine. And the fact that she chose the stairs over the perfectly good elevator? Freda’s intentions were anything but subtle.

Elyse, recovering from her surprise, met Freda at the bottom of the stairs. Lowering her voice into a conspiratorial whisper, she said, “You’re being way too obvious! Gavin’s not blind, you know. Tone it down a bit!”

“Tone it down?!” Freda shot back, her voice brimming with sass. “And how exactly am I supposed to charm him then?” Her sharp response left Elyse momentarily speechless.

Spotting Freda’s dazzling outfit, Gavin greeted her with a wry smile. “Heading to a gala?”

couldn’t hold back his laughter

where it

through his. “I heard you were coming, so I got a little dressed up. Don’t

arm. “You

turned to Elyse, her giggle bubbling up. “Did you hear that? He said I

intriguing mix of emotions flickering across his face. She opened her mouth to say something

to Jayden.

“We can chat until

a pointed look and

he would trade spots with her, but

Gavin dove straight into business. “Elyse, I’ve got an invitation for you from Edward. He asked me to

surprised. “Edward? What invitation?” she asked, her brows furrowing as

like there’s a banquet next week where they’d like

She then took out her phone and texted Chloe. After a

flashing a small, approving smile.

that the serious stuff is out of the way, how about we switch gears? Let’s talk about something more fun—like love, or maybe

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