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 shiny collarbones could be

tied a half–inch wide red velvet ribbon around

was unclear whether her focus was on

in front of Alicia and Beatrice,

you to the party today. Mr. Caden asked me to accompany him for

informed me earlier so that I could have prepared in advance. Don’t forget, this trip is for business, not

leisure.”

flickered, and she reluctantly said, “I 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.”

the words fell, she glanced briefly

tidy my hair, I accidentally touched the ribbon

the trending topic, Beatrice knew

Love Bites.

intense love bites.

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

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

bite you.