Chapter 388 You Need a Woman

The man’s sharp jawline and angular features gave him a commanding presence. His thin lips curved into a faint smile as he studied her with a hint of amusement. “The charity gala’s not over. Why are you leaving so early?”

He stopped just in front of Evie. The cool autumn breeze brushed past, adding a faint chill to the air. Her delicate face turned pale in the wind, but she kept up her signature smile.

“Oh, it’s you. What a coincidence,” she said lightly. “I’ve got something urgent to take care of. Was there something you needed?”

Her heart pounded in her chest, her grip on the fabric of her dress tightening until her knuckles turned white. She thought, “Why has he noticed me? I’d done everything to stay under the radar.”

The man pulled out a box and opened it, revealing the jade ring from earlier. Under the light, the gemstone gleamed with a soft, luminous glow, its diamond accents sparkling like tiny stars. “You seemed to like this,” he said, his tone casual but firm. “Take it. It’s yours.”

Evie glanced at the ring but quickly shook her head. “That’s far too generous. I’m sorry, but I can’t accept it.”

She took a step back, putting some distance between them as she

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My daughter’s waiting for me at home, and she gets scared if I’m late. If you’re planning to stay in Lanceser for a while, feel free to drop by the Night Club anytime. Goodbye.” Without

stood close, the breeze had carried her scent to him–familiar and intoxicating, something that lingered in his mind.

matter. I have time. Plenty of time to make her change her mind.”

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and didn’t notice anything unusual about Arthur–until she felt a hand on her thigh.

lightly brushing as if he couldn’t resist

didn’t drug you, so don’t even think about blaming me.”

say it was you. I just… I’m not feeling right. Can you help me to the

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voice sounded so off, so unsteady, that Charlotte hesitated. After a

slipped an arm around him, helping him up, and they made their way to the lounge. Inside, she helped Arthur onto the couch before quickly stepping

every nerve screaming for

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