Damon's gaze instantly darkened, but he remained silent. Instead, he withdrew his arm from Rebecca's grasp and pulled out the chair closest to her. "Have a seat." Afterward, he avoided looking at Rebecca and sat in the chair beside her.

Rebecca's smile faltered momentarily, but she quickly regained her composure and sat next to him as if nothing had happened.

Most people probably didn't notice, but Nathaniel could sense Damon's indifference toward Rebecca.

Their behavior suggested that they had not reconciled, yet if they hadn't, Damon likely wouldn't have brought her along like this.

Pushing aside the strange feeling in his heart, Nathaniel smiled and said, "Alright, it's Rebecca's welcome-back party tonight. I'm glad everyone could make time to come."

The room buzzed with conversation, with most attention focused on Rebecca.

For a moment, she felt as if she were back when she was with Damon-being the center of attention.

that if Damon hadn't come with her

returning to the country was to marry Damon and become Mrs.

Jayston. How is it that, in less than two weeks, he's back with Ms. Austen? Could it be

in Saintornia dared to cross Damon, let alone

"What are you

"Are you really that clueless, or are you just

girl next to

she would likely face

Nathaniel hadn't invited Erin to the gathering. When she heard about the event while shopping with Erin and mentioned it to her, Erin insisted on coming

say, keep your mouth shut. This gathering is to welcome Rebecca

and turned to

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