Chapter 471

Ever since the day Nydia asked for a break, Jason had been on a relentless quest to find her.

His calls were incessant, the madness undeniable. Night after night, he kept vigil outside her Silverlake Harbor residence, each time leaving more disheartened than the last.

His lovesick demeanor was no less dramatic than when Thaddeus had fervently pursued Evadne.

Nydia dared not step outside, locking herself in her room, neglecting her meals, growing thinner by the day, her pillows soaked with tears.

Whenever she missed Jason, she’d stealthily peer out the window at the end of the hallway, drawing back the curtains just a smidge.

And whenever she yearned for him, he was there.

His figure stood against the wind, tall and resolute, his gaze burning with unwavering intensity toward her room.

Even the slightest thought of him sent waves of pain coursing through her, a constant heartache that felt as if it were cleaving her soul.

She felt she had let down Jason, her guilt immense. But who could tell her how to have the best of both worlds?

In the end, she was selfish too.

Caught between Jason and her family, she ultimately chose the latter.-

Nydia stared blankly at her phone when Byron, curious, craned his neck for a glimpse.

His expression clouded at the sight, but he forced a dry laugh, choosing retreat over confrontation, “Ms. Nydia, if you have urgent matters to attend to, I’ll leave you be. Go on with your business.”

“No, it’s nothing. Nydia steeled herself and hung up.

Fearing another call from Jason, she decisively shut off her phone.

It was time to be firm.

Better a sharp pain now than to raise his hopes sky–high, only to shatter them completely later on. It was kinder to break his heart. cleanly than to leave it in pieces.

Byron’s eyes sparkled with excitement, his voice trembling. “Then, may I sit here?”

Nydia nodded slightly, moving aside to maintain distance.

Byron staggered forward, his uneven gait betraying him as he lurched forward!

“Whoa! Careful there!” Nydia instinctively reached out to steady him.

Her innate kindness didn’t allow her to think twice.

She would’ve helped an old lady cross the street, so how could she ignore someone about to fall right before her eyes?

seized the opportunity to clutch Nydia’s arm, the warmth of her skin sending his heart into

looking at her with gratitude, Thank you, Ms.

off, Emeric and Jeff were having a lively chat.

Emeric, look over there? Jeff exclaimed, patting Emeric on the

lazily, noting Nydia and Byron chatting amicably,

seems your little girl is getting

how much he likes Nydia. It’s rare for him to talk about fancying any girl in front of me, but he seems sincere about Nydia. Forcing a match is never

Emeric’s disinterest, he sighed with a mixture of

regular Casanova. Seeing that Nydia was not repulsed by him, he exhausts every

his attempts at humor, and Byron’s efforts were like fireworks against

hot and bothered.

the daughter of a mistress; if it weren’t

to

their lackluster progress, fretted for

for some underhanded

are you of

Bertha’s call, “Where to in such a rush? Can’t you see my brother is

small issue,” the secretary hedged

You’re not treating me like a stranger,

of the Ashbourne heiress is

crossed Bertha’s

Isn’t he Mr. Thaddeus’s rival? His timing seems intended to disrupt Mr. Thaddeus’s plans. I figured I’d better warn Mr. Thaddeus quickly. Right now, that man can’t enter without an invitation, but if Ms.

cons.

handle this. Don’t disturb my brother just yet,” Bertha

wish,

mind

your rival is at our door. I’m going to chase him off for you. How will you

that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider it yours.]

Thank you so much!]

the man has come to us, the Chambers family’s hospitality

her fingers curling into an

light, a stark contrast

to the cold, mechanical tone of the phone shutting off. The festive glow

he was left to stand outside, a silent

her to let him in. But

the words.

Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed down a

out of his league?”

his

disparity in their status was like a fortress wall, denying

You look familiar,” a mocking,

snapped up.

followed by her secretary and bodyguards.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255