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    Not long ago, An had even traveled back there, searching for several days. Still, he found no clue or mention of her. Since returning, he had felt restless and disappointed.


    When the others weren’t interested, Manley’s excitement faded. If nobody wanted to join him, joining the crowd himself no longer sounded appealing.<fn6450> Checktest chapters at fin?novel</fn6450>


    So, Manley picked up the remote and turned on the big screen in their private room. “If none of you want to head downstairs, let’s just watch the live stream here.”


    Every private room at Nightfall came with arge screen. Guests could watch the performances in the first-floor hall, filmed from every angle by professional cameramen—almost like watching a television g.


    After Manley pressed a button, the screen switched to a clear view of the first-floor stage.


    Elliana’s and Adah’s dancing figures came alive, apanied by cheers and excitement from the crowd.


    “Oh my gosh!” Manley suddenly gasped, reaching out to tap An’s leg. “An, look at the screen! Isn’t that the girl with curls you’ve been thinking about?”


    An stiffened for a moment before snapping his head toward the screen, his eyes glued to Adah and unable to look away.


    Manley kept pointing, getting more and more excited. “Check it out! The one in the white dress is the other beauty we’ve met in Podgend! Ha-ha!”


    “An, you finally found that wavy-haired beauty you’ve been chasing in your dreams. So, what now?” Manley said with a knowing grin.


    Normallyposed and soft-spoken, An surprised him by answering without hesitation, his voiceced with fierce resolve. “Of course, build a life with her—dating, marriage, children. I want to keep her close forever. I won’t let her out of my sight again.”


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    Days of restless searching, aching for a face he couldn’t find, had worn him thin. But now that she was real and right in front of him, he wasn’t about to let fate steal her away again.


    Manley raised an eyebrow, amused and wholly taken aback by An’s sudden boldness. “Well, damn. You’re not ying around this time, huh?”


    “Not even a little,” An said tly. “This isn’t a phase. I’ve made up my mind—she’s the one. And if anyone tries toe between us, I’ll put him in the ground.”


    “And Adah? Your fiancée?” Manley blinked.


    An smirked, a flicker of amusement in his eyes. “I ended the engagement with that country bumpkin ages ago. We’re done for good.”


    “You did what?” Manley blinked in disbelief. “When? How the hell did you pull that off? And what about your stubborn grandfather? Did he actually let it slide?”


    An gave a short, dryugh tinged with irony. “Let’s just say it took some negotiations and a hefty payout of 3.1 billion to shut that chapter for good. But honestly? Money well spent to shake her off.”


    Manley gave a slow, knowing nod and then turned his attention to the oversized screen where Elliana’s image yed like a dream in motion. “Well, no surprise there. You’ve never exactly been strapped for cash.”


    After a beat, Manley elbowed An with a sly grin. “Dude, I like her.” He pointed at Elliana on the screen. “What do you say we each woo one of these two stunning beauties?”


    An had no objections. As long as Manley wasn’t aiming for the woman with the wavy hair, he was fine with it. Manley could chase whoever he liked. An was just about to nod and reply when the atmosphere shifted. The air seemed to thicken with tension. The oppressive aura unmistakably came from Cole.


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