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Chapter 267 Spend the Night With Me

Upon hearing this, Nathael reached for a cigarette from the pack, put it to his lips, and ignited it, querying in a low voice. “What’s your plan?”

Jimmy chuckled. “What plan could I have? I just hope she stays away.”

Before Nathael could reply. Ericko, who was standing nearby, glanced at him and questioned, “Did you have a fight with Nana?” s

Nathael paused, suddenly conscious of his brother–in–law’s presence.

“No.” Nathael answered, taking a long drag from his cigarette and looking towards Ericko.

Ericko, with a tone of disappointment, said, “I’ve found a new man for her. When are you thinking of ending it with Nana?”

Nathael’s expression turned grave, knowing he could not upset Ericko at this point.

He could only blame himself for the situation, having previously struck Ericko in the face.

Though outwardly polished and composed, Ericko’s vanity was his biggest concern.

Now, Nathael was facing the repercussions.

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Nathael’s gaze grew stern as he replied icily, “I appreciate your concern, but I have no intentions of that.”

Jimmy’s face brightened slightly, and he smiled, “Okay, I’ll have a big gift for you when you marry my dear

sister!

Ericko gave him a level look and calmly stated, “Don’t jump to conclusions. When did she become your

sister:”

Jimmy’s eyes glinted, and his smile, removing any semblance of aggression, rendered him exceptionally attractive. “She’s as good as a sister to me.”

chuckled and teased, “Dream

always looks. for shortcuts.

on his attractive face. Then, he stuck out his

his drink in one swift gulp.

into Crimson Grove, dressed

spirits, her face adorned with delicate makeup as she weaved through the bustling crowd as if

banquet, but regrettably, Maggie had managed to slip away.

for Sierra was

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and painter, was a friend of her grandfather, a respected figure in the literary arts. While the Pierces did not match the Clockes‘ influence, they enjoyed a

Orson.

opportunity to introduce her to Orson, hoping he might someday paint her

his landscapes and portraits. Orson’s landscapes fetched

Therefore, securing a portrait by him could elevate Sierra’s renown, especially if paired with Cameron’s jewelry, potentially reversing some

politeness at the banquet, Orson declined, citing his advancing age and dwindling

was pursued by many each year, and his declining output meant acquiring his

thoughts, Sierra scanned the

a conversation with the man Maggie had brought along, only to find they had

by his elusive nature, Sierra resolved to track him down.

ask about his whereabouts, a dimly lit photo

གི་ཚད་ཇ་བགྲོ་བ ཧཱུྃ ཋཎྜ

Harris and his friends are at Crimson Grovel

realised the man depicted was not the one

changed into a new outfit, hailed a taxi, and embarked on her quest,

luck favoured her. Before long, Sierra spotted Nathael lounging on a sofa, cigarette hand,

in

an unfamiliar nervousness

approached with a lifted chin.

his companions were deeply engaged in their casual conversation when a captivating figure approached, casting a shadow

his brow, Nathael turned his gaze to the newcomer.

coolly met Nathael’s eyes and boldly asked, “How

the surrounding crowd in the lively nightclub, plunging the

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