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    Trinity shook her head. No. Losing Jason was not an option. What if Cole stayed distant forever, and Jason was gone too? She had to hold on to at least one of them, no matter what. The idea of both men falling for others was a torment she wasn’t prepared to face—the humiliation would be unbearable.


    Inside the room, unaware of Trinity’s silent unraveling, the discussion continued. One voice after another echoed agreement, each carrying a tone of certainty.


    “A union between Jason and the Thorn Rose leader would be a major gain for the family. I back itpletely.”


    “I agree. It’s a brilliant opportunity. We’d be fools not to support it.”


    It was a rare sight: unity within the Evans family. Normally, they shed over the most trivial matters. But today, they were surprisingly in sync regarding Jason’s match.


    Irene’s grin grew wider. Everyone’s reaction was better than she had hoped. If the Death Thorn leader married Jason, he would have a better chance at seizing control of the Evans family. She turned to Ruben, a gleam in her eye. “Well, Ruben? What’s your take?”


    Ruben didn’t like Irene’s tone, but he gave the question proper thought. As annoying as Irene was, she wasn’t wrong. Jason marrying the leader of Thorn Rose was a game-changer.


    Ruben had heard plenty about the Thorn Rose leader. Though she operated within the dark and treacherous depths of the Delta’s underworld, her name was whispered with respect. She was renowned for her unwavering integrity and legendary achievements that perfectly aligned with the values held dear by the Evans family. Her talents were beyond doubt. Tomand the Delta’s realm demanded extraordinary skill, and forging an alliance with her promised nothing but gain—pure profit without any trace of risk.


    “It’s indeed a favorable match,” Ruben said finally, his voice calm but assured.


    Irene beamed. “Wonderful,” she said smoothly. “Then we’re in agreement. I’ll speak with Jason as soon as he returns. It’s time this union moved forward.”


    Ruben gave a firm nod. “We’ll go over the detailster. For now, rest assured—you have our full support. If Jason is to marry the leader of Thorn Rose, the Evans family will spare no effort or expense in honoring such a powerful union.”


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    “Perfect,” Irene said with a radiant smile, shooting another pointed, smug nce at Elliana.


    Elliana, however, didn’t even acknowledge her.


    Trinity bit her lip and slipped away quietly. She had to flood Jason with sugary words of her supposed feelings toward him. She had to reach him before Irene had the chance to bring up the alliance. Time was slipping through her fingers, and if she didn’t act now, it might be toote.


    Trinity’s quiet movements wentpletely unnoticed.


    Back inside the conference room, Irene basked in the glow of admiration as everyonevished her with praise.


    “Irene, you’ve done a marvelous job raising Jason. He’s truly a credit to the family—you’re a hero to us all.”


    “When Jason marries the Thorn Rose leader, the family stands to gain enormously. Both you and Jason deserve special recognition for that.”


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