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?

the warmth of

his breath, looking at her with gratitude, Thank you,

Emeric and Jeff

Jeff exclaimed,

and Byron

little girl is

mentioned to me more than once how much he likes Nydia. It’s rare for him to talk about fancying any girl in front of me, but he seems sincere

but seeing Emeric’s disinterest,

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

remained aloof, uninterested in his attempts at humor, and Byron’s

hot

just the daughter of a mistress; if it weren’t for his

right did she have to act

watching their lackluster progress, fretted

was time for some underhanded tactics.

are you of

to in such a rush? Can’t you see my brother is

a small

it. You’re not treating me like a stranger,

of the Ashbourne heiress is outside waiting.

glint crossed

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. Evadne finds out, she’ll surely help him. That would put Mr. Thaddeus in a rather awkward spot, wouldn’t it? The secretary

cons.

handle this. Don’t disturb my brother

wish, Miss

the secretary departed, Bertha’s mind raced, and

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

always wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider it yours.]

Thank you so much!]

the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we shouldn’t

into an “ok” sign with a sinister twist.

with light, a stark

tone of the phone shutting off.

was left to stand outside, a silent sentinel.

her to let him in. But this was personal, and he just couldn’t

the words.

Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed down a cocktail

really out

inside, and his longing for her

like a fortress

here? You look familiar,” a mocking, sharp female voice sliced through the air, and

snapped up.

followed by her secretary and bodyguards. She looked down on him from atop the steps, high

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