• 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.

with pride, patting her hand. “You’re the picture of

into a triumphant smile. “Edgar, how kind of you

in her demeanor. Gone was the terrified girl he once knew,

you wanted,”

a slight squeeze, his eyes conveying

to thank, Edgar. Without

smooth.”

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

Edc like a son to me,”

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patted Edgar on the shoulder. “Now, if you’ll excuse us, there are other guests we

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

to become Declan’s successor. But now that Jade had been found, Declan had turned around and arranged for her to marry Juan, essentially abandoning

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