Jonathan stood on the upper floor, gazing pensively at the two figures seated side by side on the steps below.

After a moment, he descended the stairs.

He walked through the classic, serene corridor when, coming from the opposite direction, was Manley. Their mutual intention was clear: Estelle. Catching sight of each other, both men halted their steps involuntarily.

The iron sconces along the hall flickered with a ghostly glow, while outside, fireworks lit up the sky, casting vibrant sparks that danced across the handsome features of both men.

Jonathan’s profile was partly shrouded in shadows, accentuating the sharp contours of his face, his presence exuding an intense aura that made the cool winter air seem even thinner.

Manley, ever the carefree rogue, sported a jet-black earring, a black vest, and a crisp white shirt. His hands tucked casually into his pockets, he oozed a provocative air even in silence.

“Stay away from her,” Jonathan’s voice cut through the chill of the night, “or you might as well stay in Australia forever!”

“Oh, Mr. Lamont, the man who likes to control everyone is finally feeling helpless, huh?” Manley’s smile was sly, his gaze teasing. “Ever hate yourself for that dumb move you made back in the day? You gave me this chance. Estelle may not love me, but in her heart, I’ll always be special.”

A flash of anger crossed Jonathan’s face. “Don’t push me to make you disappear completely!”

lazily. “If I vanish, you really think Estelle will forget me? She plays tough, but she’s soft-hearted, especially towards her fellow families and friends. Say I call out to her now—who do

unreadable. “She protects

eyebrow. “So what? As long as she’s got my

glanced towards the girl on the steps, the fireworks reflecting in his eyes, casting a bewitching glow. “I lost to

if you had met her earlier, she still wouldn’t have fallen

he quickly grinned. “Whatever, this argument is pointless. I’m heading back to Australia tomorrow. Take care of her. If you make her unhappy, I’ll come back any time. And you won’t always be so lucky to have

Estelle saw the gossip about Jonathan and Gwen in the tabloids. The next day, as they were about to leave for Skyrim,

asked her where she

she didn’t

they go

he realized how well she had

a word, he pretended to be oblivious, booked the

he was handing Estelle back

for that starlet. He acted out against Jonathan, protective as a brother,

sent to Australia wasn’t entirely against his will; he just

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