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?

warmth of her

at her with gratitude,

Emeric and Jeff

look over there? Jeff exclaimed, patting

Byron chatting amicably, his brows knitting

little girl is getting quite cozy with Byron.”

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 sweet, Emeric, you

seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he sighed with a mixture of

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

his attempts at humor, and Byron’s efforts

hot

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

to act so high and mighty?

watching their lackluster progress, fretted for her

for some underhanded

are you of

to in such a rush? Can’t

there’s a small issue,” the secretary hedged

me like a stranger, are you?”

the former secretary of the Ashbourne heiress is outside

glint crossed Bertha’s

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

cons.

disturb my

you wish, Miss

departed, Bertha’s mind

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

wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace?

Thank you so much!]

man has come to us, the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we shouldn’t

her fingers curling into an “ok” sign with a sinister twist.

a stark contrast to

the cold, mechanical tone of the phone shutting off.

to stand outside, a

the young mistress, ask her to let him in. But this was personal, and

the words.

dropped, Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed

out of

he loved was inside, and his longing for her

status was like a fortress wall, denying

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

snapped up.

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

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