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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.

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

guide him away, Calvin and

Come out for round two. Let’s

me! Who even are you? Only

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Calvin froze.

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What was with everyone today? Was the whole world messing

He scowled.

precious wife. Must be nice. Go ahead and rub it

gave an apologetic smile. “Sorry about that. He’s probably had

saying goodbye to Kayla and the others, she helped

appreciate you taking care of Lucien.

he spoke, he noticed Lucien, sprawled in the backseat, crack

it. I knew it. He’s

little bit of alcohol didn’t

shook her head. “Not at

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Even Jude had gotten several toasts from Lucien throughout the night, but Tobias–the actual father of the bride–had been ignored

daughter had such impressive taste? Mr. Graves

“Maybe next time. He’s had a

hadn’t

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villa, Jason was already waiting for Lucien

stepped forward, ready to help Kaia support Lucien, but Lucien suddenly opened

Jason backed off immediately.

He got the message.

word, he dismissed the entire staff from the villa for

he turned to Kaia. “Mrs. Graves,

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give me a call. Mr. Graves told us to take half a

bed and

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