From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 489

The moment Edgar strode into the rooms, Declan’s face flushed a shade of crimson

The history between the Blair and Odom families was no secret, and the Blair family’s recent actione had left the Odoms smarting from public humiliation.

Declan’s smile was more a grimace, but with all eyes on him, he steeled himself and extended a hand. Before he could grasp Edgar’s, the latter withdrew and asked.” Where’s Jade?”

To the casual observer, Edgar still cut the figure of a man hopelessly in love. The room buzzed with whispers as Shelia descended the staircase.

Clad in a couture gown that shimmered under the chandeliers, and dripping in jewels that could fund a small nation, Shelia commanded attention.

Guests flocked to her, their congratulations echoing through the marbled hall.

Having attended many events with Juan in the past, she smiled politely in poise, as if she were already the future Mrs. Nichols.

“Dad,” Shelia cooed, sidling up to Declan.

hand. “You’re the picture of

curving into a triumphant smile. “Edgar, how kind of you to

eyes narrowed as he noted the change in her demeanor. Gone was the terrified girl he once knew, replaced by this confident, calculating

You’ve finally gotten what you wanted,” Edgar said, taking

it a slight squeeze, his eyes conveying a silent

thank, Edgar. Without

smooth.”

we should thank Edgar properly,

course, Edc like a son to

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“Now, if you’ll excuse us, there

dismissal was clear, and Edgar bristled. “Declan, have I fallen out of your favor?”

a father. Others expected Edgar to become Declan’s successor. But now that Jade had been found, Declan had turned around and arranged for her to