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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!”

told him, “You silly kid, I like you as a friend and a little brother, not as a lover. Don’t harbor any illusions about me, or

be able to

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

help but laugh at his train of thought and

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

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

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

free to call me whatever makes

did I perform well during the social gathering? Are you satisfied with how I

his cool expression.

words brought a wide smile to her face, as

meant “good” or “satisfactory.” Essentially,

contentment.

Eder managed to praise her with a single

to find a quiet spot to sit? After standing and conversing for so

added an extra twelve centimeters to her height and

consent.

his

them strolled along the pebble pathway in the

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street lamps that cast a

behind.

pockets, exuding an air of nobility with a hint of

at a leisurely pace, and the atmosphere grew unusually calm,

discuss. The unevenness of the stone path caused her to

dear!” Reacting instinctively, she leaned towards Eder.

narrowly avoiding any physical

fall,

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

was about to push her away, he caught sight of a woman in a red dress standing a few meters ahead.

quietly. Her eyes were filled with a mix of

what

he could finish his sentence, Sylvia let out a disdainful snort and walked away without even glancing

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

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

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

with resentment.

Sylvia, didn’t you? You purposely pretended to trip and fall onto me, making me look

don’t understand. My foot is truly twisted, and it hurts. If you don’t believe me, you can check it yourself.

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better be true!”

released his grip, uninterested in verifying whether

anger, which outweighed everything else. He turned to chase after her, but Ava once again

spoke with a serious expression on her face:

Sylvia. You’re pouring all your love into her, but she will only end up hurting you more deeply. She might be willing to be with you now, but during this time, has

shaking off her

ended up falling to the ground. She didn’t mind the mud

on Eder’s retreating figure, her eyes sparkling with excitement, and her face lit up with an exuberant smile.

…

Eder opted