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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been mourning her and even spent half a year in

striking beauty made her appear less like a typical business person, and it seemed that the man assumed she was there to bother

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

golden harp

distance.

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

his bodyguard followed, no longer stopping Rosalynn.‘

down. She took a deep breath and her slender fingers gently plucked the strings. Immediately, a beautiful

enter the banquet hall, stopped in his tracks and turned

around.

on her playing. The music she had learned since childhood was etched into her very being, her fingertips guided by

by the

a sense of curiosity and intrigue overcoming him. It was peculiar how his perception of this woman had shifted

ago, as she began playing the harp,

her, he couldn’t

he had first encountered his wife. Jacob and Wayne also took notice

Tesdal can play

know Rosalynn could play the

upon Rosalynn made her look pure and sacred,

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incredibly distant

wasn’t the same person who had been with him for the

thought emerged, and the darkness in

by Rosalynn for five

dragged back to his parents by a bodyguard.

supposed to be on a

him to get to know some big shots, as

business.

found himself growing increasingly bored. However, amidst the monotony, a melodious

sparked with newfound excitement and intrigue. When Rosalynn finished playing, she sighed in relief.

before applause rang

up and curtsied in response.

of her eye, she saw Wallace

However, just then…

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