Chapter 114

Yates glanced instinctively toward the stairwell.

Hackett, bursting with vitality and dressed in a sharp tweed jacket, was descending the stairs with a spring in his step, accompanied by a young man sporting an infectious grin framed by dimples that deepened with his laughter. It had to be Calvert.

But why was Calvert wearing a sleek black suit?

Stunned, Yates turned slowly to Everard, hardly believing his eyes. Up close, the label on the clothing was unmistakable.

The cut, the quality…

Yates was dumbfounded, blurting out incredulously, “That suit is not a knock–off, is it?”

A knock–off?

Just from those two words, Everard understood why they had insisted he change clothes. They thought he was wearing a counterfeit?

A chill crept into his sharp gaze, a frosty distance that was worlds apart from his demeanor around Cordelia. His voice was tinged with a cold, cutting edge, “So, are we still swapping clothes?”

Yates wanted to slap himself. Swap clothes? Not a chance.

He tossed the clothes in his hands into the dressing room, only then realizing something amiss, “Hold on, how can you afford the real deal?”

“Midnight Scent must be raking in the cash,” he thought.

Too late, Everard at the door was already gone. Yates hurried forward, just in time to see Everard blend into the crowd and disappear.

As Calvert and Hackett made their way downstairs, Calvert had hoped to surprise Cordelia, who he knew would be in the hall. But before he could find her, he was waylaid, “Mr. Wallace, good to meet you. I’m Kermit.”

Kermit? Calvert paused, sizing up Kermit. “So this was Lia’s bumbling uncle.” he thought.

managed a strained smile and

him, and he

fringes, Sanderson stood beside Steward, staring at the besieged Calvert, thinking he must be

“Sanderson, what are you spacing out for?

business was crucial.

to know Calvert could be a game–changer.

you daydreaming here? Luckily I was by the stairs, and I just greeted Mr. Wallace. He noticed me for sure, and I’m planning to visit him tomorrow, to see if there’s a chance to collaborate.”

stiff. If you don’t make

finished speaking, a voice came from

crowd parted like the Red Sea, and Calvert approached Sanderson, greeting him with a sweet smile, “Mr.

was flabbergasted, his eyes darting between Sanderson and Calvert,

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happening.

daze,

just about celebrating Hackett’s birthday, it was also about finding him a girlfriend. This guy, already entangled with Lia,

took on a

baffled and thought, “Sanderson was daring to speak to Mr. Wallace

nodded, “Alright. By the way, have

man had the audacity to call her that. And he dared to look for

“We’re going to them.” He intended to show Lia the true

crowd watched as Calvert obediently followed Sanderson, striding confidently through the

Elsewhere.

had already descended the stairs. They headed toward the lounge. where Lorna was

anxious to prevent her from further harassment by the duo. After signaling Merry, she hurried toward Lorna’s location.

“Oh, it’s not like they’re an item after just one meeting, but Mr. Wallace

ladies gushed, “Exchanging contacts means there’s interest. A bit

beautiful, and it’s natural for Mr. Wallace to like her.”

turned to Lorna with a calculated inquiry,

forgetfulness, “Oh dear, I forgot his background. He wouldn’t fit in at this. kind

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