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The girl appeared in a champagne-colored evening gown; the fitted cut traced every line of her slender figure, while the lace along the neckline added a playful touch. Tiny diamonds scattered across the fabric shimmered brilliantly with every step, catching the light and dazzling the eye.
Her long, dark hair, soft and lush as seaweed, had been gathered into a loose bun; the style carried a lively charm without losing its elegance. With her light, fresh makeup, she looked absolutely breathtaking.
But when his gaze landed on her bare, pale toes, the man’s brows furrowed. Tossing the documents in his hand aside, Sebastian stood, strode over, and scooped her up effortlessly, carrying her straight to the sofa.
After setting her down, his voice carried a trace of exasperation as he asked, “Why aren’t you wearing shoes p>
Lillian laughed softly, looping her arms around his neck in mock protest. “I was in a rush to show you; besides, walking downstairs in heels is a hassle p>
Sebastian sighed, helpless but indulgent, and called out to the butler, “Have them bring a pair of low heels p>
Lillian immediately countered, “No way. How could I face my rival in low heels? I’d lose a few inches right off the bat p>
Moses looked torn between the two of them, unsure whose orders to follow p>
Sebastian’s finger brushed lightly over the bridge of her nose; his smile was full of warmth. “Clever little thing.” Then, turning to the butler, he added, “Bring two pairs of shoes p>
The butler hurried off at once.
By the time they arrived at the banquet, it was already eight o’clock.
The entire estate was awash in light. The Roman-style castle loomed ahead, its walls adorned with red marble panels; the bold, striking colors glowed under the lamps, while the semi- domed roof brought to mind the enchanted castles of Grimm’s fairy tales.
Four white marble columns framed the entrance, lending the mansion a sense of regal grandeur.
On the sprawling plaza in front of the manor, luxury cars lined up one after another. From each vehicle stepped men in sharp suits and women adorned in jewels, each one gleaming like a carefully cut gem.
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When a car bearing the Austine family crest rolled in, the crowd fell silent.
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The Austine family held the reins of the entire European economy. Its head was a man who inspired both awe and fear. Rumor had it that when he first took control of the family, he had eliminated every competitor with ruthless precision; not a single root remained.
After that, he purged every dissenting voice within the family itself, cementing an unshakable authority that left no one daring to defy him.
The mystery surrounding this man only fueled everyone’s curiosity.
The car door opened, and a tall figure stepped out, one long leg after the other. He wore a tailored black vintage suit with a crisp white shirt and a black tie patterned with subtle tonal embroidery; the perfect cut emphasized the sharp lines of his frame.
At his cuffs, emerald-green cufflinks glimmered with understated luxury; the clean steel of his watch caught the light with an icy glint. When the crowd finally saw his face, a collective hush fell.
His chiseled features were impossibly handsome; his dark, fathomless eyes held a depth that drew people in, and the sheer force of his presence commanded instinctive submission. He looked every inch a king.
Every woman present was captivated; after all, to become the lady of the Austine family would be the pinnacle of honor.
But their fantasies shattered the moment the man turned and extended his hand to help a girl from the car.
Her slender silhouette, her breathtaking face, those bright, starry eyes-and the way the two of them looked at each other-made it painfully clear where his heart belonged.
And then came the moment that stunned them all.
The man bent down, removed the flat shoes from her feet, and carefully slipped on her heels himself.
Lillian, flustered by the stares surrounding them, murmured under her breath, “Everyone’s watching. I can do it myself p>
But Sebastian ignored her protests; after fastening her heels, he straightened and pressed a gentle kiss to the corner of her lips. “Claiming what’s mine,” he said softly, his tone laced with quiet pride. “Letting everyone know you’re taken; my heart already belongs to you p>
Meeting the intensity in his gaze, Lillian instinctively looped her arm through his, a radiant smile curving her lips. “We’ll always belong to each other p>
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