When Love Turns to Ashes

Chapter 440

I bumped into Alicia as soon as I entered the elevator.

Alicia wore a jumpsuit, with a V–neck adorned with a pearl necklace, exuding elegance and professionalism.

She glanced at Beatrice and said, “You don’t have to dress so plain.”

Beatrice smiled and said, “I thought it was good.”

Looking at her smile, Alicia was slightly shocked and didn’t ask any further.

Alicia glanced at the time and said with some dissatisfaction, “Why hasn’t Madelynn arrived yet? She used to be the most proactive, but now

she’s nowhere to be seen.”

As soon as the words fell.

Madelynn walked over in a white off–the–shoulder long dress.

collarbone, and her shiny collarbones could

tied a half–inch wide red

it was unclear whether her focus was on her neck

Alicia and Beatrice, her face turning red.

Moreno, I’m sorry, but I couldn’t accompany you to the party today. Mr. Caden asked me to accompany him for a social engagement.”

so that I could have prepared in advance.

leisure.”

didn’t want to either, but Mr. Caden insisted that I accompany him. The people we were having dinner with were also relatives of the Baldwin family, so I couldn’t refuse.”

fell, she glanced briefly

my hand to tidy my hair, I accidentally touched the ribbon on my

Beatrice knew exactly what it was.

Love Bites.

intense love bites.

so much highlighter on her collarbone, just to make it look strikingly odd and

told Mr. Caden not to leave any

It’s not like I made him bite you. If you feel embarrassed,