Chapter 7

Jacob smirked. This guy still said so stubbornly, but it looked like he was about to explode.

But, is Rosalynn really here to hook up with guys?

Jacob watched as Rosalynn made her way through the crowd. She didn’t hesitate at all and seemed to have a clear goal in mind.

He followed the direction she was going and looked ahead. At the end of the deck, there was a classical music band.

Jacob nudged his chin in the direction of a man and exclaimed, “Hey, isn’t that Wallace, the CEO of Prodigy Inc.?”

Wayne merely cast a casual glance in that direction, clearly unsurprised.

Jacob’s eyes widened in disbelief, “Oh! You said you weren’t attending this party, yet here you are! You knew Wallace would be here, so you came specifically to seek him out! Is it about the project that Secretary Tesdal is handling?”

Wayne’s gaze turned icy, piercing through him as he spoke with disdain, “A mere disposable substitute? She isn’t even deserving of that.”

Jacob: “…”

“I came to the party because Ashley wanted to Wayne added.

Jacob let out an awkward chuckle.

Wayne was typically not one to engage in lengthy conversations, so the more he spoke, the more his guilt became apparent. As this realization dawned upon him, his irritation. and impatience became evident, visibly reflected on his face.

Rosalynn didn’t expect it to be so difficult to approach Wallace.

A few steps away from him, a bodyguard stopped her. “Sorry miss, but no one is allowed to approach him at the moment.”

“I’m looking for Mr. Mason.” Rosalynn said.

The bodyguard’s expression remained neutral If you have any matters to discuss, you can make an appointment with Mr. Mason’s secretary. He’s not dealing with any business today.”

Rosalynn kept silent.

Perhaps hearing the commotion, Wallace glanced over. Unlike most other men, he didn’t. show any interest or greed when he saw Rosalynn; in fact, he frowned with a hint of disgust.

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Couple of years ago, he had been mourning her and even spent half a year in the hospital to recover. He wasn’t interested in women and even despised those who tried to cling to

typical business person, and it seemed that the man assumed she was there to bother him.

to someone nearby. “That harp looks exquisite. It’s a shame the organizers didn’t invite a harpist to

attention was drawn to a gleaming golden harp

distance.

Rosalynn’s grandmother had been a famous harpist, and she had learned how to play from her. Although she hadn’t played much in recent

left, his bodyguard followed, no

took a deep breath and her

was about to enter the banquet hall, stopped in his tracks

around.

down and she focused intently on her playing. The music she had learned since childhood was etched into her very being, her fingertips guided by muscle memory as they created a

people were attracted by the

It was peculiar how his perception of this

began playing the harp, she emanated an air of

he couldn’t help but be reminded

Wayne also took notice of Wallace’s captivation, sensing the

Tesdal can play the harp

Rosalynn could play the

light cast upon Rosalynn made her look pure and

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she was a stranger, incredibly

the same person who had been

the darkness in Wayne’s heart weighed even

by Rosalynn

handsome birthday boy, was dragged back to his parents by a bodyguard.

supposed to be on a vacation

parents insisted on hosting a birthday party for him. They wanted him to get to know some big shots, as

business.

mother engaged in business conversations with the guests, Evan found himself growing increasingly bored. However, amidst the monotony, a melodious sound

very moment, his previously lackluster eyes sparked with newfound excitement and intrigue. When Rosalynn finished playing, she sighed

brief silence followed before applause rang

stood up and curtsied

eye, she saw Wallace coming towards

However, just then…

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