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The assistant nodded. “Understood.”

Just as the assistant was about to carry out Ewing’s instructions, a sudden thought made him pause. “Miss Nixon has invited Jake from the Reeves family. Should I arrange for you to meet him in person? I’m not sure if Miss Nixon will receive him properly.”

“Did Bria actually invite Jake?” A sinking feeling washed over Ewing. He asked instinctively, “Did she invite Sarah as well?”

“No, she didn’t.” The assistant shook his head.

Suddenly, it dawned on Ewing what Bria was planning. Inviting Jake was one thing, but the omission of his female companion was another matter entirely. He should have seen it coming. Whenever Jake visited the Nixon family, Bria was always the most enthusiastic and engaged.

Previously, Ewing had warned Bria about Jake’s apparent likeness toward Sarah, making Bria’s chances with Jake slim. Ewing’s sources had also confirmed that Jake was cold toward Bria.

he hadn’t anticipated that not only would she not give up, but she seemed to

if anything happens,” Ewing instructed, feeling

confirmed that all her guests would attend, she eagerly began to

the best local team she could find on short notice. She also arranged for her favorite haute couture

reveled in the admiring gazes of the crowd. She descended the

Bria might not have been conventionally beautiful, her poise and elegance reflected the refined upbringing and privileged education she had experienced since childhood. Even though many people didn’t know about Bria, her distinguished appearance made it clear she hailed from

a crowd gathered around her, offering warm greetings and attention. Bria received their flattery with a

that moment, a servant approached Bria. “Miss,

toward Jake. Bria was about to call out to Jake affectionately when she noticed he was accompanied

the woman beside Jake was none other than Sarah, the

servant felt uneasy and quickly explained, “We only gave Mr. Reeves one invitation. I have no idea how that woman got

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