without a wed, Scott’s reaction to sing Autumn was more than surprise: was outright resubion. It seemed like Incredibly bad luck that Damien had married such an oblivious wan
Thonkbally, their marriage was a well–kept secret, known only to a fexe, Otherwise, Damien would be humiliated alongside Autumn.
From a distance. Enila sported ruum in a white gown.
Although Donika usually disliked the kind of desses Autumn woor, she had to admit that the simple, unadorned, form–fitting white dress perfectly matched Autumn’s aloof demeanor. In medium–length black hair was pulled back with a plain black wooden haiepin, with a few strands left to fall naturally, thing her an effortless yet minimalist look Combined with her subile, natural makeup, she stood out as refreshingly elegant and commanding among the lavish lampart’s heavily made–up perits.
Tun that was exactly why Emilia frond Autumn pretentious, as if she were trying too hard to appear uniquely special.
Emilia found it utterly irritating
har man standing next to Autumn was tall and handsome, with a friendly, approachable demeanor. He looked like someone truly accomplished
Emilia had managed to get some information from Bonetta, whom she’d bribed with cheap skincare products sho’d never use herself. She learned that Autumn was basically Damien’s housekeeper them, and they rarely spent much time together, certainly not more than a few times a year,
Autumn didn’t have any professional
Perhaps was a work–related connection
social charm, so how could she possibly know such an impressive man?
Even if they did know ach other, the man probably didn’t think much of her
With that thought, Emilia lost interest and looked aware
layden never had any feelings for Autumn, Besides, her cold, distant attitude during their hot maeting had left a had impression
On top of that, she was clearly trying to imitate Emilia, which was a move he found incredibly tacky. Disgusted, he simply chose to ignore her.
Barry, however, nati owed his deep–set eyes thoughtfully. He understood
That made him even more convinced that Autumn had truly changed
betre than Jayden did and had seen firsthand the years of push and pull between Autumn and Damien
The old Autumn, though
had always looked an Damien with a bright,
case completely different from how she looked at anyone else.
But now, Autumn’s eyes
Damien’s widiory deinction, just as he were anyone else
A laint glimpest of hope lined in Barry’s mind
Suddenly, his heart pounded wildly aging his chest, bearing
unusual intensity, though his Lace remained calm and unreadable.
An overwhelming all p to drinkinged through him. He reached out, lock a glass of champagne from a passing waiter’s tray, kept his gaze on the distant figure, and slowly sipped the bubbly lupaid, trying to midy racing beat
But even after that first glani, his heart continued to rare faster than eat
Damen arrived with Bay, the son of the ride inan in town. A crowd quickly gathered around them, eager to strike up a conversation.
When people spaced Endia, they would cautiously ask if she was Mrs. Caldwell and whether wedding bells were on the horizon for Damien Neither of them confirmed nor denied the num
Noone pusted for aneers, but the matchinging on their fingers said enough.
Mithun pending further explanation, everyone began praising Damien for his impeccable taste. Emilia was a highly accomplished professional and tech expert with a doctorate from alised the land a wide range of interests and a strong, confident personality. Clearly, she was much incre than just a pretty face. People had high hopes for the
couple,
nie checked his pla “Mr. Faulkner’s cat is at the entrance,
Dipas hearing that, Autumn took cipher non–alcoholic sparing botage and down her uttalla
She won alean halt fall, whit was just thenight Just then, kosan, the general
of Kendara Tech, who’d toasted Autumn at the same, approached with a friendly smile. “Mr. Lawson, M. Gray, good to see you again.
Actuen and panor both platted at lei and nodded poorly
Man nepes diudied nie banden, who sat way, and he bought up a topic with casual as Mr. Cabell made at the entance tonight, bulging his future wife to the Magnolia Ho words cut all when he noticed fame’s expiration darken
of Hasetamoor will loow who May Caldwell is. I wouldn’t be surprised if we’re all invited to a Caldwell wedding reception sometime soos
Maayan’s Leatt sandi. Bladle saidile wrong thing?
