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

she unnecessarily tied a half–inch wide red velvet ribbon around her neck.

it was unclear whether her focus was on her neck or her

in front of Alicia and

the party today.

earlier so that I could have prepared

leisure.”

eyes flickered, and she reluctantly said, “I didn’t want to either, but Mr. Caden insisted that I accompany him. The people

words fell, she glanced briefly

I raised my hand to tidy my hair, I accidentally touched the ribbon on my neck, revealing a blood–red mark.

the trending topic, Beatrice knew exactly

Love Bites.

intense love bites.

just to make it look strikingly odd and draw attention to

and said, “I had already told Mr. Caden not to leave any marks, but who

not like I made him bite you. If you feel embarrassed, go ahead and bite him back,