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.

her collarbone, and her shiny collarbones

half–inch wide red velvet ribbon around her

whether her focus was on her neck or her collarbone.

stopped in front of Alicia and Beatrice,

party today. Mr. Caden asked me

could have prepared in advance.

leisure.”

Mr. Caden insisted that I accompany him. The people we were having dinner with were also

words fell, she glanced briefly

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

topic, Beatrice knew exactly what it was.

Love Bites.

love bites.

just to make it look strikingly odd and draw attention to the out–of–place red

her neck and said, “I had already told Mr. Caden not to leave any marks, but who knew he would…

It’s not like I made him bite you.