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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.

sight were Lucas, looking seriously pissed

who Alexei

to figure out when

were surprised that she convinced him to show up for a simple

if those two were

and Lucas locked eyes

one actually burning up

didn’t even spare him a glance.

were full of scorn. Lucas loved forcing people to fight for status, so Alexei made sure he was locked in as Natasha’s brother–in–law

nothing if

Lucas shamelessly stand in the way of Natasha, Alexei snapped. He frowned,

Natasha, refusing to

of events and emotions were tangled together, leaving his mind in complete

appeared,

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

rumors said,

squeezed Natasha’s wrist even

a sharp pain shoot

say another word, Natasha slammed her foot into

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

head around, disbelief written all

was aching like hell. He was pretty sure

of everyone, not holding back at all. That hurt way more than

“Natasha…” Lucas muttered.

believe she’d stab him in the

and quickly rushed over to steady Lucas, making sure

strode confidently over to Alexei, who had let

“What took you so

took her wrist and gently massaged it. “Went to get something

a smile. “I’m

smiled

making sure Olivia and Lucas

even worth much effort. Alexei had just sent someone to stir the pot a little and nudge their plans off

his time

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find out about that

care at all that they were in

wrist, he just rested his hand lightly on her soft belly, completely unfazed

honestly, it was almost

everyone.

yet? Are you hungry?” Alexei

that afternoon, so Natasha had only grabbed some fruit to keep her stomach from growling before

party, but people just kept stirring up

around them, Alexei glanced over, then casually led