Chapter 223

Bryce grudgingly bit the bullet, his wounded pride forcing him to swallow the pain.

The humiliation was already unbearable, and the thought of people finding out that he, a grown man, had been taken down by a slip of a girl was too much to stomach. Where could he possibly hide his face?

Gritting his teeth against the agony, Bryce picked himself up and hastily retreated from the party.

From the corner of the room, Anthea watched his retreating back, her voice tinged with a hint of mockery, “Careful, Mr. Harper. We wouldn’t want you to take another spill!”

Alex, having witnessed the entire debacle from the sidelines, narrowed his eyes, which glinted with a dark intensity. After a moment, he approached Anthea, “Ms. Yeager.”

“You’re looking for me, Mr. Peterson?”

He gave a slight nod, “Yes.”

“What’s the matter?”

“Kendrick is asking for you.”

Anthea’s eyebrows knit together slightly, “You sure you’ve got the right person this time?”

“I was mistaken earlier,” Alex said smoothly, his tone gentle, “I hope you won’t take it to heart, Ms. Yeager.”

She pressed on, “The Kendrick you mentioned, is he the one from Capital City?”

“Yes.” His response was succinct as he gestured for her to follow, “This way, Ms. Yeager.”

to

side by side,

back of the venue. It was the dead of winter, and although Cloudcrest never saw snow, the chill was penetrating.

a servant to bring a down jacket for

Peterson,” Anthea replied, “but my dress has temperature control built into it. I won’t

Ltd?” Alex

slightly, “You’re familiar

a few things.”

undeniable. They first secured a global patent for temperature–adjustable clothing and then made

a partnership. At the time, he hadn’t paid much attention,

they stepped onto the

their fiery blooms

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the vibrant scene under the shroud

was an

brought with it the scent of camellias mixed with

didn’t belong

sensitive to smells,

straight ahead, focused on the

women: those who instantly fell for his charms, and those, like Rebecca, who

different from both.

was naturally like this or

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