Chapter 817:

Eileen raised an eyebrow, waiting patiently for the banquet to conclude. As the guests began to bid their farewells, she finally spotted Dolores and Julio together.

It was a sight to see them in the same space; though there were so many people between them, the connection between them remained palpable.

Noticing Julio’s bandaged hand, Eileen frowned. Seizing the opportunity to speak with him when she was seeing him off, she asked in a hushed tone, “What happened to your hand?”

“It’s nothing.” Julio’s eyes darted briefly toward Dolores before quickly refocusing on Eileen. “Looks like you’re planning to stay in Alverton for a long time.”

“Aren’t you?” Eileen shot back.

“Are you staying for the project or for Dolores?”

a scornful sneer, and he snapped impatiently, “You’re reading too much into

who made you lose control and smash a

to meddle in your affairs, but I must remind you that some actions can’t be

the background as Eileen’s soft-spoken words struck Julio’s

think I actually want her? That I’d spend

on g Ɐ

every time you see her? If you don’t want her, cut ties with her decisively. Don’t remain entangled.

than a reprimanding

She chased after the car for a few futile steps. Julio’s instincts compelled him to rush to Dolores’ side, but Eileen’s sudden intervention halted

plenty of drivers at my disposal.

Eileen. Eileen lifted an eyebrow and

baby? It’s high time you cut ties

He then turned away. He gripped the door handle with his bandaged hand, the pressure of his turmoil visible only in the tension of

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