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?

Nydia’s arm, the warmth of her skin sending his heart into a

at her with

Emeric and Jeff were having a lively chat.

Jeff exclaimed, patting Emeric

glanced lazily, noting Nydia and Byron chatting amicably,

girl is getting

Nydia. Byron has mentioned to me more than once how much he likes Nydia. It’s rare for him to talk about fancying any girl

plead his case, but seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he sighed

injury, was quite the charmer, a regular Casanova. Seeing that Nydia was not repulsed by him,

aloof, uninterested in his attempts at humor, and Byron’s efforts were like fireworks

him hot

daughter of a mistress; if it weren’t for his disability, why would he have

to act so

lackluster progress, fretted for

for some underhanded

are you of

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

a small issue,” the

not treating me like a stranger, are

of the

sly glint crossed

warn Mr. Thaddeus quickly. Right now, that man can’t enter without an invitation, but if Ms. Evadne finds

cons.

done. I’ll handle this. Don’t disturb my brother

you wish,

secretary departed, Bertha’s mind raced, and she texted

chase him off for you. How will you thank me, hm?]

always wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider it

Thank you so much!]

to us, the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we shouldn’t send him away

smirk, her fingers curling into an “ok”

a stark

trembled as he listened to the cold, mechanical tone of the phone shutting off. The festive glow

was left to stand outside, a

in. But this was personal, and he just couldn’t

the words.

bobbing as he swallowed down a cocktail

really out of his

and his longing for her bordered on madness.

like a fortress

well, well, who do we have here? You look familiar,” a mocking, sharp female voice sliced through the air, and Jason’s head

snapped up.

arms crossed over her chest, followed by her secretary and bodyguards. She looked down on him from atop the

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