A sharp intake of breath cut through the crowd.

Someone in the crowd gasped, the sound echoing in the tense air.

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The young guests were stunned by the newcomer’s striking looks and cocky attitude, but the family heads and a few heirs–to–be instantly recognized who he was.

“Alexei? What’s he doing here?” someone whispered in disbelief.

“Does this mean Mr. Turner is here for Natasha’s birthday?” someone speculated, their voice full of curiosity.

“No way, I think he’s here for Olivia. Olivia’s way more likable than Natasha with her temper,” another person chimed in.

Someone else muttered, “Who would’ve thought? Andrew really kept his connection with Mr. Turner under wraps for so long and never said a word.”

The guests who had been laughing at the Clark family’s expense couldn’t help but start feeling jealous.

Even the Clark siblings, who’d just stirred up trouble, were suddenly forgotten.

They felt that the Clark family’s career was about to take off.

But Andrew, the object of everyone’s envy, just looked utterly confused.

He hadn’t even sent Alexei an invitation.

It was not that he didn’t want to. It was just that the Clark family’s invitation wasn’t even worthy of reaching Alexei.

Even though everyone assumed Alexei was here to celebrate, Andrew, whose nerves had been shot all night, suddenly felt his alarm bells start ringing.

He was way more worried about the whole event getting ruined than about riding the Turner family’s coattails.

He hurried over and said, “Mr. Turner, welcome! Your presence truly graces us tonight.”

Alexei shot Andrew a dismissive glance, ignoring his outstretched hand. Instead, he casually beckoned to someone behind him. “Come here.”

The intimate way he said it made everyone stop and stare,

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The fireworks overhead were still bursting in the sky, but now every gaze was drawn to wherever Alexei was looking.

Faye pursed her lips. “Some people really do get all the luck.”

Before she could say another word, her mom pinched and twisted the soft flesh at her waist, making her gasp.

Faye sucked in a breath, shot her mom a defiant gesture, indicated that she would shut up, and barely escaped another round of her mom’s warning.

Most people still couldn’t believe what they were seeing.

of sight were Lucas, looking seriously pissed off, and Natasha, who was stuck behind him with her wrist in

pretty obvious who Alexei

was racking their brains, trying to figure out when Natasha had

convinced him to show up for

wondered if those

Lucas locked eyes from across

one actually burning

didn’t even spare him a

status, so Alexei made sure he was locked in as Natasha’s

the advantage meant nothing

of Natasha, Alexei snapped. He frowned,

Natasha, refusing to let

of events and emotions were

the moment Alexei appeared, everything suddenly made

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any evidence, his instincts screamed that Alexei was definitely behind the mess with the

rumors said, he was

Lucas squeezed

felt a sharp pain shoot through her

another word, Natasha slammed her foot into his

Lucas hadn’t still had some reflexes, he would’ve

around, disbelief written

was aching like hell. He

what really stung was how Natasha had kicked him in front of everyone, not

“Natasha…” Lucas muttered.

couldn’t believe she’d stab

to steady Lucas, making sure

his grip, Natasha strode confidently over to Alexei, who had let out a brief chuckle

him, “What

her wrist and gently massaged it. “Went to

a smile. “I’m

smiled

sure Olivia and Lucas got

much effort. Alexei had just sent someone to stir the pot a little and nudge

really took up his time was getting her birthday

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all that they

his hand lightly on her soft belly, completely unfazed by

sleazy, but honestly, it was almost too close for comfort in front

everyone.

you eaten yet? Are you

too late that afternoon, so Natasha had only grabbed some fruit to keep

on some pastries at the party, but people just kept stirring up trouble. She shook

shocked stares from everyone around them, Alexei glanced over, then casually led Natasha to

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