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She had attended major film festivals and walked numerous red carpets, even being invited as a heavyweight guest to various banquets.

However, no man had ever taken the initiative to refuse to hold her hand as they made their entrance.

This was an utter humiliation for her.

But she quickly smiled, hiding her displeasure in her heart. “I understand, CEO Storm, be rest assured, I won’t make things difficult for you with Miss Sylvia.”

Eder nodded, his long and proud legs stepping out of the car, taking the lead to get out.

Immediately, Eric followed suit, going to the other side to help Ava open the car door.

As soon as the two appeared, they became the focus of everyone’s attention, with camera flashes clicking

all around them.

Ava effortlessly handled such scenes, her smile elegant and noble. The two of them entered side by side, but they maintained a perfect distance, not even brushing against each other’s clothing.

Throughout the subsequent social interactions and engagements, Ava remained well–behaved and maintained an appropriate distance.

Eder’s guard against her loosened slightly.

Sylvia had arrived at the venue long before the two of them.

However, she didn’t enjoy socializing, so she had been sitting in an secluded corner with Tom, savoring

her wine.

Tom drank cup after cup, his face filled with gloom.

Sylvia was puzzled. “What’s wrong with you? Who made you unhappy again?”

Tom pouted in frustration. “Eder!”

“Huh?” Sylvia was puzzled. “You came to S City, and you haven’t even talked to him, right? How did he manage to bother you?”

“He intercepted you before I reached the legal age for marriage. Now, with the commercial alliance between the Grant and Smith families, I probably won’t have a chance in this lifetime!”

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Sylvia couldn’t help but chuckle and playfully flick his forehead with her finger,

“What are you thinking! Even if I’m not engaged to him, I don’t like men younger than me!”

Tom grumbled, “You’re talking nonsense! You said you liked me before!”

as a friend and a little brother, not as a lover. Don’t harbor any illusions about

even be able

in his glass, comforting himself. “Although I don’t have the fortune to marry

train of thought and shook her

still hadn’t seen Eder. Deciding to find an excuse to leave her seat, she said, “I’m going to the

in the hotel

feel that addressing you as ‘Storm‘ would create a more friendly atmosphere. Would that be agreeable to you?”

course, feel free to call me whatever

well during the social gathering? Are you

his cool expression. “It was

face, as

meant “good” or

contentment.

praise her with a

a quiet spot to sit? After standing and conversing for so long, I feel a bit

an extra twelve centimeters

consent.

his

along the pebble pathway in the

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with dimly lit street lamps that cast a hazy aura on

behind.

an air of nobility with a hint of rebelliousness. As long as Ava remained silent, he saw

pace, and the atmosphere grew

unevenness of the stone path caused her to

Reacting instinctively, she leaned towards Eder.

stepped back, narrowly avoiding any physical contact.

Ava teetered on the brink of a fall, Eder swiftly extended his hand to offer

pale, and she tightly clung to his arm, even attempting to nestle into his

changed, and just as he was about to push her away, he caught

observing quietly. Her eyes were filled with a mix of sarcasm and coldness as they remained fixed

listen to what I

Sylvia let out a disdainful

ached from her coldness, and he yearned to chase after her. However, Ava, who stood in front of him,

seems like I’ve twisted my

attention to her pain. With a gloved hand, he grabbed

with resentment.

trip and fall onto me, making me look guilty in front of her. Is that

My foot is truly twisted, and it hurts. If you don’t believe me, you can check it yourself. I’m not trying to deceive you… *cough,

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better be true!”

his grip, uninterested in verifying

else. He turned to chase after her, but Ava once again grabbed onto his sleeve.

her previous playfulness, she spoke with a

end up hurting you more deeply. She might be willing to be with you now, but during this time, has she

gave her a menacing glare, ruthlessly shaking off her hand and rushing after Sylvia.

to the ground. She didn’t mind the mud

eyes sparkling with excitement, and

…

while Eder opted to run after her.