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    She turned and clung to him, unwilling to let go.


    Ynde bristled at the spectacle. What a scheming and maniptive woman. Why did both of her two brothers attract such scheming partners?


    Witnessing Dolores’s distress, sympathy arose from the onlookers.


    “It was just a p, why all this drama?”


    Marlin, growing restless, signaled the security guards and announced to the guests, “The event has concluded. Please, everyone must leave now. We need to clean up.”


    Those curious about the oue reluctantly bid farewell and exited. Regardless of the resolution, rumors of Marlin’s deep affection for his girlfriend were bound to circte in Silverdale after tonight.


    Jarrod had departed earlier after taking a phone call. Had he stayed, he surely would have supported Norah. Derek also left,menting that Norah hadn’t yielded, feeling a mix of disappointment and sympathy.


    Soon, only a few were left in the spacious venue: Marlin, Dolores, Hans, Rosalee, Norah, Sean, and Ynde.


    Marlin’s gaze was icy as he addressed Norah. “Miss Wilson, this is yourst chance.”


    He had dismissed the crowd to spare her public embarrassment. “Apologize to Dolores.”


    Norah, masking her emotions with a slight smile, was about to respond…


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    Suddenly, a new voice interrupted. “Let’s see who demands an apology from Miss Wilson.”


    Turning toward the sound, they saw a middle-aged man entering, who was tall,manding, and distinguished. Norah’s expression softened slightly.


    Dolores quietly turned and peered at the imposing man from the corner of her eye before retreating into Marlin’s embrace, as if reluctant to engage with anyone else.


    “Dad,” the Boyd siblings eximed in unison.


    The man was Manley Boyd, the patriarch of the Boyd family. Hans furrowed his brow, pondering, “Dad, do you know Miss Wilson?”


    It was clear that Manley hade to support Norah.


    Ynde’s eyes widened in surprise. Hadn’t Norah imed to know Marlin? How was she also acquainted with their dad?


    “Leave!” Manleymanded the security guards encircling Norah and Sean, allowing them to depart. “Miss Wilson is an esteemed guest. Is this the way we treat our guests?”


    After reprimanding his children, he turned and nodded at Norah.


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