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Seraphina could see the pain and tightly suppressed emotions reflected in Orion's eyes. For a moment, her heart ached. It was as if something was suffocating her. Lowering her gaze, she remained silent for a moment, then looked up with a smile.

"It's getting late. Thank you for bringing me here. I should head back now," she said, standing up and stepping toward the door.

"Seraphina!"

He called her name. He smiled faintly, though his face was pale.

"No matter what you say, I won't give up on you

Without saying another word, Seraphina left the party early, not bothering to greet anyone on her way

ΤΙΠΟ

Orion watched her walk away and narrowed his eyes. His body felt so tense that when he finally relaxed, he found himself drenched in sweat.

Seraphina greeted Wilson briefly but didn't bother to hail a cab. She decided to walk back to the hotel on her own.

It wasn't far, and she figured the cool night air might help clear her head a bit.

However, she hadn't gotten far before Wilson came running after her.

Seraphina was a bit surprised.

She asked, "Mr. Rockwell, isn't the party still going on?

Wilson smiled. Despite having run after her, he wasn't out of breath. He still looked dashing, his gentlemanly demeanor perfectly intact.

"It's fine. I couldn't just let a young lady walk back alone, could I?"

Young lady?

Seraphina paused for a moment and found the term rather pleasant.

She smiled, feeling more at ease.

you for the trouble,

"It's my honor."

handsome features were calm and collected as he

might be the last stop. Don't you

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Chapter 336 Confession

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looked at him thoughtfully and smiled, "I think

money.

nodded in agreement and

were both businesspeople, after

sky, the faint glow of neon lights flickering

that brushed against her. It was incredibly soothing. Beside her. Wilson noticed her relaxed state, and a soft look appeared in his

""Ms. Cross."

"Hmm?"

you ever considered starting

atmosphere between them instantly dissolved

lingering quiet mingled

not

waited a few seconds, but when no response came, he smiled. He wasn't about to let the moment get

not taking it

with Mr. Dros or anyone

was just the right amount

eyes flickered with confusion, a bit

give you the wrong impression? I

to stir up trouble and unnecessary drama. But I saw an opportunity and thought maybe just maybe I'd have a chance to win your favor. I differ from Mr. Dros, who employs aggressive and flashy tactics. But I am serious about this." With the earnest look in Wilson's eyes and genuine expression,

raised her head, staring at him in wonder. The nightlights

and humility stirred something

perhaps their equally powerful backgrounds would lead to a win-win

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