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Desmond chuckled. “Relax. Lucien’s never shown a woman any real affection before. You saw the way he was grinning today like it didn’t cost him a dime. He’s obviously crazy about his little bride. She’s seven years younger than him, you know?”

Malcolm muttered under his breath, “No wonder he looks so

old…”

“What was that?” Desmond squinted.

“Nothing. Didn’t say anything.”

“I should leave a gift before I go,” Malcolm said, rising from his seat. “It’d feel wrong to just walk out without leaving anything.”

With that, he headed straight toward the guest registration table at the entrance of the ballroom.

Desmond blinked after him.

Was everyone who came back from overseas this generous?

Did they just have money burning holes in their pockets?

“Hi, I’d like to leave a wedding gift.”

One of the Graves family’s attendants smiled politely and handed him the registry book.

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Malcolm pulled out an envelope he had prepared ahead of time instead of bringing a physical gift.

The attendant felt the envelope–thin–and casually dropped

it into the box without much thought. Then he glanced at the name Malcolm had written down.

“Malcolm Vane.”

The name didn’t ring any bells. He was almost certain Lucien hadn’t invited anyone named Malcolm Vane.

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After the wedding, Lucien leaned against Kaia with a faint scent of alcohol on his breath, half–asleep.

you okay? Do you need help? The ceremony’s over. Let’s go

could guide him away,

Come out for round two.

touch me! Who

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Calvin froze.

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with everyone today? Was the

He scowled.

your precious wife. Must

gave an apologetic smile. “Sorry about that. He’s probably had too much. We’ll

the others, she helped Lucien into

“Kaia, we really appreciate you taking care of Lucien.

the backseat,

I knew it. He’s faking

alcohol didn’t

her head. “Not at all,

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wrapped up, Tobias‘ presence had been nearly invisible. Even Jude had gotten several toasts

Tobias Domont, who would’ve thought your daughter had such impressive taste? Mr. Graves is

hollow laugh. “Maybe next time. He’s had

Introduce them? Hell, he hadn’t even had the

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villa, Jason was already

forward, ready to help Kaia support Lucien, but Lucien suddenly opened one eye and

Jason backed off immediately.

He got the message.

entire staff from the villa for the

before leaving, he turned to

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Mr. Graves

collapsed on the bed and

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