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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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 waiting for a response, she turned and walked

retreating figure, narrowing slightly. When they had stood close, the breeze had carried her scent to him–familiar and intoxicating, something that lingered in

that doesn’t matter. I have time. Plenty of time to make her change her

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didn’t notice anything unusual about Arthur–until she felt a hand on her thigh. Her body stiffened. She turned her head sharply, her voice low and sharp.

lightly brushing as if he couldn’t resist the sensation. “I think

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

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

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off, so unsteady, that Charlotte hesitated. After a moment, she

onto the couch before quickly stepping back, putting

desperation, his body burning up, every nerve screaming for relief. He reached for her, but she was already walking

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