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Aileen nodded. “We talked about his love interest. It turns out his crush has already gotten married.”

“Oh, so he’s set his sights on someone who’s off the market,” Peyton mused.

Then, realization hit him. “Hold on, Clive has feelings for someone?”

Peyton stood frozen in astonishment. “How is it possible that I remained unaware of Clive’s romantic interest?”

Aileen explained matter-of-factly, “You never bothered to inquire, so naturally, he kept it to himself.”

Peyton examined Aileen with newfound intensity, jealousy flickering across his features. “And what about your situation?”

Aileen’s expression shifted to confusion. “My situation?”

him? Weren’t you planning to pursue him?” Peyton pressed,

nod. “I contemplated it some time ago, but those feelings

crossed Peyton’s face. “Why did they

initial intrigue simply evaporated,”

fell silent, rendered speechless and unwilling to continue the

her voice softening, “I already


seized the opportunity. “Does this mean you intend to direct

cheeks. “Don’t rush to conclusions. I’m still in

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across Peyton’s lips. “Then any efforts during this evaluation period should count

he encircled her waist with his arm, leaning his

struggled to maintain her balance, but his embrace effectively trapped her

bodies pressed together intimately, deepening

they continued their flirtatious exchange, the ambient lighting in the hall subtly transformed. Elyse appeared center stage, violin poised elegantly in hand, bathed

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