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    Sylvie lit up at the sight of him and eagerly waved him over to their table. Jordy didn’t waste time on small talk. “So, how’d you manage to get out of prison so soon?”


    Sylvie’s smile faded. “Why does that even matter? I was falsely used, and once the truth came out, they let me go.”


    Sylvie had been out of prison for a while now, and she’d learned a lot about Jordy’s new status. He was no longer just another rich kid. He’d worked his way into the city’s elite, powerful enough to make waves in Shirie.


    The moment she heard about his rise, her mind drifted back to their history. Maybe, just maybe, the bond they had once shared would be enough for Jordy to throw the Higgins family a lifeline or even help them take on the Harper family.


    Hooking her arm through his, Sylvie put on her best smile. “Jordy, long time no see. You’ve changed a lot since west met.”


    She quickly realized he wasn’t the same. There was a quiet strength in the way he held himself, a hint of indifference in his gaze that hadn’t been there before. For a second, it felt like he didn’t recognize her at all.


    The next second, Jordy pulled his arm away and stepped back. “Apologies, Miss Higgins, but I’ve got ns today.”


    He nced over at the window, where a young woman waved at him, dressed in a loose white sweater, all effortless style and youthful energy. She looked like a college girl—tall, poised, and undeniably attractive.


    Brenna noticed her too, catching how gracefully the girl carried herself. The girl hurried over, slipping her arm through Jordy’s, her eyes flicking to Sylvie with wariness. “Mr. Barton, who’s this?”


    Jordy answered with a calm smile. “Oh, just an old me. We happened to bump into each other.”


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    The girl’s expression cooled, a hint of disdain in her look, but she didn’t say anything, simply radiating superiority.


    Sylvie’s stomach twisted, her confidence shaken. She tried to keep her voice light. “Jordy, just because you’re sessful now, you don’t have to pretend there’s nothing between us. The past doesn’t just vanish.”<fn34e8> Latest content published on find(?)ovel</fn34e8>


    Jordy squeezed the girl’s hand with care. “Wait for me over there? I’ll just be a minute.”


    “Alright.” The girl nodded, stepping away with practiced grace.


    Sylvie watched her go, jealousy gnawing at her. Was there any chance she could win Jordy back now, or had that door been closed for good? She couldn’t hide her contempt, shooting daggers at the girl’s back before snapping at Jordy. “Is she even an adult? Honestly, you are too old for her.”


    “She’s twenty-one. She is in college. If you’ve got something important to say to me, spit it out. But stay out of my personal life.” Jordy’s patience wore thin, his hands stuffed in his pockets as he kept ncing over at the girl.


    Sylvie’s irritation only grew sharper. “Wow, must feel really impressive, dating a college student.”


    Jordy brushed off the insult. He didn’t bother defending himself. “If you’ve got nothing important to say, I’m going to eat. I don’t have time for idle chatter.”


    “Hold on.” Panic red in Sylvie’s voice as she grabbed Jordy’s arm, forcing him to sit down. “My family’s in trouble, Jordy. No contracts, barely able to pay wages—we’re on the brink. You’ve got plenty of money now. Could you invest a little to help us out? I promise I’ll pay you back after we recover.”


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