• Chapter 489

The moment Edgar strode into the rooms, Declan’s face flushed a shade of crimson

The history between the Blair and Odom families was no secret, and the Blair family’s recent actione had left the Odoms smarting from public humiliation.

Declan’s smile was more a grimace, but with all eyes on him, he steeled himself and extended a hand. Before he could grasp Edgar’s, the latter withdrew and asked.” Where’s Jade?”

To the casual observer, Edgar still cut the figure of a man hopelessly in love. The room buzzed with whispers as Shelia descended the staircase.

Clad in a couture gown that shimmered under the chandeliers, and dripping in jewels that could fund a small nation, Shelia commanded attention.

Guests flocked to her, their congratulations echoing through the marbled hall.

Having attended many events with Juan in the past, she smiled politely in poise, as if she were already the future Mrs. Nichols.

“Dad,” Shelia cooed, sidling up to Declan.

beamed with pride, patting her

her lips curving into a triumphant smile. “Edgar, how kind of

Gone was the terrified girl he once knew, replaced by this confident, calculating woman. With

what you wanted,”

gave it a slight squeeze, his eyes

ignorance, smiled sweetly. “Yes, isn’t it wonderful? And I have you to thank, Edgar. Without your help, my path

smooth.”

she added, “Dad, we should thank Edgar properly, don’t you

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“Now, if you’ll excuse us, there are other guests we must

dismissal was clear, and Edgar bristled. “Declan, have I fallen

a father. Others expected Edgar to become Declan’s successor. But now that

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