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    Her gaze settled on Derek and Coen, two individuals she held in contempt. The mere sight of them filled her with disdain, and she found herself unable to stomach their presence.


    “Wee to this charity event…” The host’s voice rang out from the stage, capturing the audience’s attention.


    Ynde was seated next to Marlin, with Dolores beside him. She folded her arms and turned to observe Dolores. With her delicate and timid demeanor, Dolores looked fragile and harmless, evoking a protective instinct in those around her.


    Ynde shook her head in revulsion. Her first impression of Dolores was far from favorable. Everything hinged on Dolores’s character, and Ynde hoped she would prove to be someone easy to get along with. Otherwise, she would have to break them up.


    “Marlin, how did youe to know Dolores?”


    This was the very first time Ynde hadid eyes on Dolores, and she hadn’t heard anything about her before now. She found the auction happening on the stage uninteresting. It was just some antiques and pieces of jewelry. What she truly wanted was some gossip.


    As soon as Dolores was mentioned, Marlin’s expression softened. He gazed down at Dolores beside him, his eyes filled with tenderness.


    “I wish to protect her for the rest of my life. I won’t release her hand from the moment I found her.”


    Ynde had never before seen such a gentle look on Marlin’s face. He regarded Dolores as if she were a rare and precious treasure.


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    Dolores smiled and said, “I will stay by your side for the rest of my life.”


    Marlin was pleased with her words, and his expression softened even more. He gently tucked her hair behind her ear with his slender fingers.


    Ynde had never witnessed such an affectionate side of Marlin. He had always acted as if he didn’t want anyone to approach him. It was clear now—it wasn’t that he didn’t want to date, but that he hadn’t met the right person to date.


    “What do you mean, ‘You found her?’ It sounds like you’ve known each other before! Shouldn’t you say you met her?”


    Ynde sensed something was off about his words. Had Marlin lost Dolores once?


    Marlin didn’t answer, and a flicker of panic shed in Dolores’s eyes.


    Ynde waited for a long while, but no response came. Losing patience, she turned her attention to Rosalee. She couldn’t believe that Rosalee wouldn’t seize such an excellent opportunity.


    Ynde suspected that Rosalee might flirt with others behind Hans’s back. If she discovered any shameless behavior from Rosalee, she would definitely take a photo and confront her with the evidence.


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