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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.”

teased,

engrossed in his phone, Leslie, dressed in a high–necked sweater, added coolly, “Jimmy always looks. for shortcuts. Watch him adopt a son without

on his attractive face. Then, he stuck out

his drink in one swift

dressed in a

delicate makeup as she weaved through the bustling crowd as if she was searching for

had caught wind of the incident at the banquet, but regrettably, Maggie had managed to

more disappointing for Sierra was missing

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the Night With Me

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

Orson.

recent banquet, her grandfather had taken the opportunity to introduce

for his landscapes and portraits. Orson’s landscapes fetched high prices

Therefore, securing a portrait by him could elevate Sierra’s renown, especially

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

her against rushing: Orson was pursued by many each year, and his

thoughts, Sierra scanned the crowd anew, remembering her initial purpose.

just returned to the banquet, Sierra hoped to strike up a conversation with the man Maggie had brought along, only to find they had already left.

by his elusive nature, Sierra

ask about his whereabouts, a dimly lit photo in her group

གི་ཚད་ཇ་བགྲོ་བ ཧཱུྃ ཋཎྜ

Harris and his friends

man depicted was

changed into a new outfit, hailed a taxi, and embarked

lounging on a sofa, cigarette hand, and

in

raced, her pulse quickened, and an

approached with a lifted chin.

in their casual conversation when a captivating figure

Nathael turned his gaze to the

met Nathael’s eyes and boldly asked, “How much for a

briefly stunned the surrounding crowd in the lively nightclub,

the Night With