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Daylen watched the girl beside him, struck once again by how unshakable she seemed. No matter what happened around her, Lillian always carried herself with a calm confidence that never wavered. He found himself wondering what kind of world had shaped her into someone like this.
Just then, applause rippled through the hall. Lillian and her friends turned their staircase.
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Eda appeared in a fitted white gown, her long hair pinned into an elegant bun. A diamond tiara glittered under the lights, making her shine with dazzling brilliance. Tonight she looked every bit the perfect debutante.
Natalie leaned closer and muttered, “To be fair, looks aside, Eda is beautiful. Of course, compared to you or Jill, she’s still miles behind p>
Lillian chuckled softly at her blunt friend and shook her head.
By then, Eda had descended the staircase, accompanied by a middle-aged man.
Lillian recognized him instantly-Mac, Eda’s father. Karina had long since given her a dossier on Solara’s business elites. Mac was well respected, smooth in his dealings, the very definition of a smiling tiger.
Mac addressed the guests with a gracious smile. “Today is my beloved daughter’s birthday. Thank you all for honoring us with your presence. It means a great deal to me p>
At his side, Eda soaked in the attention, her eyes repeatedly drifting toward Daylen, full of possessive affection.
Natalie smirked. “Looks like she’s head over heels for you p>
Daylen blinked, then laughed and shook his head. “Plenty of people claim to be head over heels for me. Am I supposed to be responsible for all of them? Besides, Eda’s not my type. She acts like the whole world should revolve around her. Girls like that-you’re better off keeping your distance p>
He spoke with particular emphasis, not wanting any misunderstanding-especially with Lillian sitting there.
Natalie’s eyes lit up. “Exactly! Like she expects everyone to treat her like some princess. Perfect analysis. You’re a kindred spirit.” She clinked her glass against his in mock solemnity.
Lillian didn’t bother joining in, listening quietly as the two gossiped.
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Before long, Eda herself drifted over.
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“Daylen, you’re here,” she said brightly. Then, catching sight of Lillian, her brows twitched, though she quickly covered it with a polite smile. “Lillian, I see you came too. I’ll be very busy tonight, so forgive me if I can’t look after you.
As you can see, many of the city’s most important figures are here, and I must thank them all. Still, all of tonight’s food was prepared by a five-star hotel. I imagine you don’t usually get to try things like this, so please-enjoy as much as you want p>
Her tone dripped with condescension. Tonight, she intended to crush Lillian, to remind her of the gulf between them.
Adeline chimed in smoothly, “Yes, such an opportunity is rare. You’d better make the most of it p>
Several girls nearby tittered, their eyes brimming with mockery.
“You’ve gone too far!” Natalie snapped, her anger boiling over. She opened her mouth to lash back further, but Lillian’s voice cut in before she could.
“Is that so?” Lillian’s tone was slow, almost lazy. “So the Brooks family’s position in Kingston is that high? Life and death at their whim? Solara’s businesses survive only if you nod approval? Is that what you’re saying p>
Adeline lifted her chin proudly. “Of course. That’s exactly why Eda is rightfully called Solara’s princess. Didn’t you see how every business leader here came bearing gifts? They’re all desperate for her father’s favor-because it could mean the difference between survival and ruin p>
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