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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?

could guide him away, Calvin and the others

don’t leave yet! Come out for round two.

hand away with force. “Don’t touch me! Who even are you? Only my

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Calvin froze.

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Was

He scowled.

you with your precious wife. Must be

apologetic smile. “Sorry about that. He’s probably had too much. We’ll have him treat you

Kayla and the

stepped forward. “Kaia, we really appreciate you taking care

the

it. I knew it. He’s faking

didn’t

shook her head. “Not at

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nearly invisible. Even Jude had gotten several toasts from Lucien throughout the night, but Tobias–the

Domont, who would’ve thought your daughter had such impressive taste? Mr. Graves is your son–in–law now? You’ll have to

“Maybe next time. He’s

grimace. Introduce them? Hell, he hadn’t even

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at the villa, Jason was already waiting

to help Kaia support Lucien, but Lucien suddenly

Jason backed off immediately.

He got the message.

he dismissed the entire staff from the villa for the evening,

before leaving, he turned to Kaia. “Mrs. Graves,

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Mr. Graves told us to take half a day

on the bed and casually held

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