Chapter 1120:

Jeffery nodded. “Take care of yourself. We’ll be heading home now.”

As the couple walked away, Linsey exhaled quietly, the weight of the evening momentarily lifting off her shoulders.

One piece of the night’s puzzle had safely exited the board. Now, it was Dustin’s turn to play his role.

Inside the dimming banquet hall, Hester was still performing her hostess duties, elegantly guiding the remaining guests toward the exit.

“Mrs. Wade, congratulations! Mr. Wade and Ms. Ellis make a lovely pair,” one guest complimented.

Hester’s smile faltered for a brief second before returning with practiced grace. “Thank you. I’m glad you could join us.”

stood unusually

demeanor. Leaning slightly toward her, he murmured, “I went to

turned to him, her expression a mixture of disbelief and anger. “So

infuriating calm. “Didn’t I make it clear? I can’t stand Collin and Linsey. When I saw them tonight, I couldn’t help but provoke them

a breath, then added through gritted teeth, “And for your information, I really thought that

you never cared about me, did you? So why keep up

clicked.

destination for

came, was low and cold.

too distracted to see until now. Dustin had never truly trusted her. He had let her drop her guard, pushed her into revealing herself before Hester, and used her to further his own strategy. She wasn’t sure if there had ever been

elaborate illusion. And she had played right

Joanne’s face twist in disbelief, raising an eyebrow with an air of calm detachment. “Joanne, I must admit, I genuinely admire your courage. In that moment, you didn’t hesitate—you ran straight to Jeffery’s side. Honestly, before

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255