Chapter 213

Vince's voice rang out clear and strong, instantly drawing every gaze in the ballroom.

Even Larkin looked up, his clouded eyes sharpening with interest.

For a few seconds, the room fell silent, the low hum of conversation vanishing as everyone took in the scene. Then, a curious voice piped up, "Whose daughter is that? I've never seen her before-she's stunning."

"Absolutely. She's got such grace, too. Do you think she's Vince's girlfriend?"

Sallie's face soured at once. "Would you all stop speculating?"

She might not care for Jessica herself, but that didn't mean she'd let anyone imply Jessica was attached to another man-Jessica was still Timothy's wife, after all.

as ever. "Come with

couldn't place. It wasn't just because of her grandmother, though that thought did

here, dear," Larkin called, beckoning Jessica

a small nod, followed Vince

before Larkin, then stepped aside, signaling to a servant

not to speak in public, spoke up for her. "Grandfather,

over right away, instead joining Mr. Smith near the

Mr. Smith; he and his mother had arrived at the manor earlier that afternoon, so Timothy

noticed Jessica. With her calm, serene presence, she seemed to quiet the very air around

and Vince are close-do you know if that lovely young woman is his

of interest in Mr. Smith's eyes, and his

delicate silhouette was impossible to miss. And now, with Mr. Smith's attention so keenly fixed on her, Timothy's mood soured further. His voice dropped to a

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