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!"

side, a

handsome guys over

"Let's go!"

across the street. The pull of excitement

caught the subtle shift in Marcos' expression. Anxiety coiled in her chest. Aurora's event hadn't even officially begun,

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

neither of them

sight of Hayden. She never imagined he'd publicly support Aurora. Yet there he was, seated beside Joaquin, who radiated pride and delight. The

you're loving the book, nel5s.com is where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Susan's chest tightened. Even though she was Hayden's wife, she could never claim the place Aurora held in Joaquin's heart. The bitterness was faint but undeniable. She had sworn to move on, to let go of the past, but the

entirely: Denis Vukic. Seeing Denis here was the last thing he

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

Marcos had been one of the more

greeted, keeping his tone neutral. They had attended the same school, and Lockman had been Denis' stepfather. But Denis' aloofness meant they had never been

a faint nod, his

do business in Clothville," Marcos said cautiously. "What

is my student's event.

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

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