Marcos was already up early. Susan, dressed impeccably, radiated charm as she joined him for the drive.

Though Marcos had experienced his share of attention in the past, the buzz across the street was on another level. The two shopping malls stood directly opposite one another, making it impossible to ignore the swelling crowd on the rival side.

"Marcos, don't worry. Sophie will be here soon. She's already started her makeup," Susan said, her voice light but tinged with nervousness.

"Hmm." Marcos responded curtly, though inwardly, he couldn't deny the truth. Julian's aggressive advertising campaign for Aurora had made an undeniable impact.

And then there was Candy. Aurora's decision to bring her in was a masterstroke. A significant portion of the crowd held banners and signs with Candy's name scrawled across them.

"Did you hear? Candy is coming!" someone in the crowd exclaimed.

"Which Candy?"

"The Hollywood Candy! We just saw her movie last week."

"Really? Let's go check it out. She's way more interesting than Sophie."

"Quick, let's move!"

toward the other side, a wave of excitement sweeping through

are lots of handsome guys over there,"

"Let's go!"

spectacle across the street. The pull of excitement was irresistible,

in Marcos' expression. Anxiety coiled in her chest. Aurora's event hadn't even officially begun, yet their crowd was

take a look," Marcos said abruptly, his tone steady but his curiosity piqued. Susan hesitated, wanting to dissuade him, but the determination in his voice stopped her. "Alright." She had learned to tread carefully with Marcos. Men didn't like being opposed-at least, that's what her experience had taught her. Compliance was her strategy now, staying in the background, supporting him, sharing his triumphs and frustrations. What she had lost with Hayden, she

crossed the street. But neither of them was prepared

he was, seated beside Joaquin, who radiated pride

eagerly waiting for you! Susan's chest tightened. Even though she was Hayden's

last thing he expected. Denis rarely returned to Clothville. Was he

men exchanged a glance across the crowd. Marcos hesitated, but

Lockman's protégés, Marcos had been one of the

They had attended the same school, and Lockman had

nod, his expression unreadable.

business in Clothville," Marcos said

"This is my student's event. As her mentor,

student?" Marcos blinked, clearly caught off guard. "Aurora is

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