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.

Damon hadn't come with her tonight, these people wouldn't

matter, though. Her ultimate goal in returning to the country was to marry Damon

it that, in less than two weeks, he's back with Ms. Austen? Could it be that Ms. Austen is the other woman?" The

Saintornia dared to cross Damon, let alone accuse his partner

at Erin, feigning confusion. "What are

you really that clueless, or

the room, the girl next to Erin gently nudged her. "Erin,

Erin offended Damon, she would likely face repercussions as

Nathaniel hadn't invited Erin to the gathering. When she heard about the event while shopping with Erin and

if you don't have anything nice to say, keep your mouth shut. This gathering is to welcome Rebecca back, not for you to stir

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