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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 me, or else I’ll have to

be able to be friends.”

down the red wine in his glass, comforting himself. “Although I don’t have the fortune to marry you in this lifetime,

help but laugh at his train of thought

the corner for a long time, Sylvia still hadn’t seen Eder. Deciding to find an excuse to leave her seat, she said, “I’m going to

themselves standing next to the fountain pool in the hotel garden. Eder and Ava had just finished attending a social

feel that addressing you as ‘Storm‘ would create a more

to call me

tone, “Storm, did I perform well during the social gathering? Are you satisfied with how I

cool expression.

brought a wide smile to her face, as if she had just received a bag

said “okay,” it actually meant “good” or “satisfactory.”

contentment.

praise her with a single sentence!

beaming with joy. “In that case, Storm, could you accompany me to find a quiet spot to sit? After standing and conversing for so long,

her high–heeled shoes that added an extra twelve

consent.

his

them strolled along the pebble pathway in the

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were serene, with dimly lit street lamps that cast a

behind.

his suit pants pockets, exuding an air of nobility with a hint of rebelliousness. As long as Ava remained silent, he

proceeded at a leisurely pace, and the atmosphere grew unusually calm, evoking a sense

the stone path caused her to lose her footing, throwing

Reacting instinctively, she leaned towards

stepped back, narrowly

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

and she tightly clung to his arm,

push her away, he caught sight of a woman in a red dress standing a few

with her hands crossed, observing quietly. Her eyes were filled with a mix

please listen to what I have

finish his sentence, Sylvia let out a disdainful snort and walked away without

to chase after her. However, Ava, who stood in front of him, seemed terrified and clung tightly to his arm, refusing to let go.

I’ve twisted my foot. It’s really painful!”

a gloved hand, he grabbed her

with resentment.

to trip and fall onto me, making me look guilty

flushed, struggling to catch her breath. “Storm, what doyou mean? I don’t understand. 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

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better

grip, uninterested in verifying whether she was lying or

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

spoke with a serious expression on

you more deeply. She might be willing to be with you now, but during this time, has she ever uttered those three little words, ‘I love

her a menacing glare, ruthlessly shaking off

ground. She didn’t mind the mud that stained her pristine white

kept her eyes fixed on Eder’s retreating figure, her eyes sparkling with excitement, and her

…

chose to walk away, while Eder