She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 503:

Vivien’s presence was understandable—she thrived on gatherings like this. And Norah’s attendance made sense, given the nature of the event, which was designed to bring single men and women together. But Trent? He was not the kind to attend such functions, no matter how much his family pestered him about marriage.

“I heard you were coming,” Trent said, adjusting his glasses with casual grace. “So I made a point of requesting an invitation.”

Gasps rippled through the crowd.

“Mr. Seymour?”

“This event has certainly drawn a lively crowd today.”

“Mr. Seymour seems rather familiar with Ms. Briggs, doesn’t he? Do they have a close relationship in private?”

“He even said he came specifically because she would be here. What do you make of that?”

atmosphere buzzed

many present came from esteemed families, few

admiration, the kind of man many dreamed of

bearing the weight of unwanted attention, suddenly felt the pressure lift. With

a quiet corner where

to start a conversation

this sight was

light? Why was even Trent, the ever-elusive gentleman,

Vivien now flocked to Freya, leaving her standing on the outside, watching

and spread through her, choking reason like ivy

her job, her stepfather’s

blissfully unaware of Vivien’s escalating thoughts, remained

Vivien had been an ordinary woman—honest and without scheming—Freya might’ve

the first moment they met, something about Vivien had rubbed her