The room fell into a dead silence then exploded with deafening gasps.


    Alea Evadna is Alea?”


    Thaddeus mind buzzed, nking for a few seconds, as if his very soul beneath his skin was shivering, rippling, eventually shattered into fragments suspended in outer space. His whole b*dy felt light and his limbs powerless.


    Evadne was Alea


    She was the revered legend of the jewelry industry!


    So all this time, she had been watching him make a fool of himself Watching him go to great lengths to meet Alea, only to be turned down time and time again. She must have found it hrious!


    Thaddeus was panting heavily, his l*ps trembling. His eyes were zing with fury or shock, he couldn’t tell which was stronger


    Evadne you’ve tricked me again you’ve actually tricked me again!”


    She had an unparalleled talent, yet she hid it from him perfectly


    Throughout their three years of marriage, she had shed her legendary persona and quietly stood by his side, fulfilling duties of a typical housewife


    Why would she demean herself like this? Was this her way of mocking his ignorance?


    Thaddeus clenched his teeth, his heart aching as he covered the left side of his chest.


    He thought, is this amusing to you, Evadne? You have never been honest with me. How dare you hope that I might fall in love with you?” “Alea? Miss Ashbourne is Alea? This is groundbreaking news!”


    It cant be fake, can ?”


    “The diamond n*e could be a fake but the person cant bel Liva is here, it’s all genuine! it can’t be fake anymore!


    The room, usually filled with dignified individuals, was now a frenzy. They whipped out their phones, snapping photos of Evadne


    This was the real, up-close-and-personal Alea. They had to take as many photos as possible to show offter. Otherwise, what was the point of being here tonight?


    Avery watched Evadne, surrounded and adored like a star in the sky, a smile ying on his l*ps.


    No other woman could give him such a thrill, except for Evadne


    And only Evadne made him feel that love, as an act, was not so dull and ridiculous


    The scene was getting out of hand.


    In an effort to get closer to the goddess, the crowd around Evadne was getting tighter


    Avery frowned, sensing danger. He rose, intending to help her.


    Suddenly, a cold gust of wind blew past him. Henced sideways and saw Thaddeusuching forward, pushing through the crowd and forcing his way in


    He clenched his fist, his eyes sharp as a hawks. He wished he could tear Thaddeus apart,


    Seeing Thaddeus appear out of nowhere to block the crowd for hel, Evadne was taken aback


    “What are you doing?” she asked icily


    “There are too many people, I was worried you might be in danger, Thaddus pswered casually, his back stil to her


    “Jason is right behind me, and the security at K Orld Hotel is top-notch They can hand the Title chaos You don’t need to y the hero here.”


    Evadne scoffed, not impressed by his act of chivalry.


    “Evadne, you’ve tricked me again.”


    Thaddeus slowly turned to look at her, his eyes heavy, his voice trembling sa only they could hear “Do you have anything to say about your dece?” Evadneughed with a mocking gleam in her eyes. “You must be feeling pretty bitter about being tricked by me Don’t worry, youll get used to it


    Thaddeus took a deep breath, suppressing a cough


    She had infuriated him.


    The chaos finally began to subside when Jason dispatched a team of security officers to maintain order


    ‘Oh my god you’re Alea… how could you be


    Ada approached Evadnie, covering her mouth, her eyes welling up with tears in disbelief


    1 didn’t intentionally hide my identity. These titles are nothing more than worldly possessions to me I simply have a love for designing jewelry and dont wish to be in the limelight.” Evadnes attitude towards Ada remained as gentle as ever, I know you appreciate my work and I’m honored to have your admiration.”


    Her grace and charm were amazing!


    Tm sorry Miss Eva no, Miss Alea, Please forgive my past indiscretions”


    Ada was filled with regret, her throat bitter Recalling her previous cold words and dismissive attitude towards Evadne, she wished she could pluck out her own eyes in penance What was this if not failing to recognize a true gem?


    Tam Alea, and also the general manager of K Drid Hotel. My other identity doesn’t excuse the hotel’s failure in maintaining confidentiality I have never med you, and you need not me yourself”


    At this moment, Evadne was like a mirror.


    It was time for Elspeth and her daughter to reveal their true colors


    “Whispering Waters Jewels’ is one of our lesser-known pieces of Alea’s private collection, rarely ever disyed publicly. Aside from Alea, no one else in the world owns it.”


    Liva’s sharp gaze bore into Glynnis, “So there’s no doubt, the n*e Glynnis gifted to Ada is a counterfeit.


    Dating to imitate one of Alea’s works is a severe infringement on Alea’s rights and creative property. Every piece of Alea’s work is heavily insured.


    The consequences and penalties you face, Ms. Glynnis, you should be well aware of, seeing as you’re no stranger to thew”