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Cary put on a kindly smile and said, “Miss, Everly has been spoiled by me since she was little; she speaks without thinking. I hope you won’t take her words to heart.
“Mr. Whitmore understands this well-after all, the two of them have known each other for many years, and our families have always been close. So hearing that he already has a fiancee may have made her a little emotional p>
Lillian’s lips curved in a faint, mocking smile as she thought. How amazing, boldly pointing out that Sebastian and his granddaughter share some special connection.
Hooking her arm through Sebastian’s, she leaned in with a soft pout. “Sebastian, why is it that everywhere we go, someone calls themselves your childhood sweetheart? Every woman seems to throw herself at you. I’m going to get very upset p>
She’d seen enough of these pampered heiresses in her past life; their little tricks were all the same. If Everly wanted to play games with her, she was still far too green.
Sebastian caught the sly gleam in her eyes and, amused, gave her nose a gentle pinch. “What nonsense are you talking about? I don’t have any childhood sweethearts. If meeting someone two or three times counts, then yes, I suppose I’d have quite a few. So don’t start pinning false crimes on me p>
Lillian nodded with playful understanding. “That just proves you’re too exceptional p>
Everly stood there, watching their easy banter; fury burned so hot it nearly broke through her careful facade. But under the sharp warning of her grandfather’s gaze, she swallowed it down.
Finally, Cary found an excuse to usher Everly away.
Sebastian led Lillian further into the ballroom; his status abroad was undeniable, and one person after another approached to toast him.
The banquet officially began.
As the host, Cary took the stage to give his speech. Everly had changed into a flowing white gown, transforming from a striking red rose into a delicate white one; pure and radiant, the kind of beauty that turned heads.
She stood beside Cary with quiet pride, her gaze locked on Sebastian, her unguarded longing.
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Cary spoke a few perfunctory lines about charity, and as he reached the end, his eyes swept over the crowd. “Tonight, we are deeply honored that Mr. Whitmore has joined us. So, I would like to invite Mr. Whitmore and my dearest granddaughter to open the charity ball with the
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The moment his words fell, thunderous applause filled the hall; every gaze turned toward Sebastian.
Lillian’s laugh was sharp and cold as her eyes flicked to the stage. This old fox, again.
Everly glided forward, her expression demure, the picture of shy elegance.
Her smile was triumphant as she looked straight at Lillian, eyes gleaming with condescension. So what if he acknowledged you? Here, among the powerful and the privileged, you’re still nothing but a nobody. You’ll always have to bow your head. There’s no way he’d refuse my grandfather in public.
Around them, guests watched with thinly veiled curiosity, eager to see the scene unfold.
But Sebastian’s expression was cold as ice. “Apologies,” he said flatly, “but my fiancée tends to get jealous. You’d better find another partner, Ms. Everly p>
Without sparing a glance at Everly’s stunned face, he guided Lillian toward the lounge.
The words hit Everly like a blow; her face drained of color, her gaze dark and venomous, like poison simmering behind her eyes. Her fingers clenched her skirt so tightly that her knuckles turned white.
Cary hadn’t expected Sebastian to reject her so bluntly, and the humiliation stung. But he forced his anger down, his smile rigid as he said, “I didn’t realize Mr. Austine was such a devoted man. In that case, this old man will have the honor of sharing a dance with Everly instead p>
Taking his granddaughter’s hand, Cary led her into the dance floor. Slowly, the tension in the room eased, and one by one, more guests drifted onto the floor to join them.
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