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    Taylor interjected, his admirationced with wounded pride. “Hey, don’t forget about mepletely! Sure, Cole and Jason are handsome devils, but I’m hardly a disappointment. I’m an Oscar-winning actor, a top heartthrob in the entertainment world!”


    He didn’t deny Cole’s and Jason’s striking looks but merely insisted on his own appeal. However, the younger members showed him absolutely no mercy.


    “Taylor, you should be quiet now.”


    “Exactly, Taylor. If I were you, I’d keep quiet at this moment. Comparing yourself to Cole and Jason? You’ll just embarrass yourself.”


    “Even though you’re reasonably attractive, Taylor, standing next to Cole and Jason is likeparing a house cat to a majestic lion. You exist inpletely different realms; their maism utterly eclipses yours!”


    “Taylor, you might struggle to understand this, so let me rify. Cole and Jason have an aristocratic presence you simplyck. Ha-ha…”


    Taylor seethed with indignation. Who could have predicted that the celebrated performer, adored by millions worldwide, would be considered inferior to his own cousins?


    Yet no one paid attention to Taylor’s bruised ego. After teasing him, the younger Evans members swarmed around Jason like moths to a me.


    “Are you truly Jason?”


    “Jason, will you really be living without that mask from now on?” Jason, typically reserved and rarely engaging with the younger generation, beamed at them with newfound warmth. “Yes, I am Jason. I will be living without my mask from this day forward, so please feel free to introduce me when you venture into the world.”


    The younger Evans members erupted in excitement.


    “Incredible, Jason is actually smiling! It’s the very first time I’ve witnessed him smile!”


    “His smile is absolutely mesmerizing! Oh heavens, it’s utterly enchanting!”


    Bertram dispersed them with a wave. “Enough, children, cease thismotion. Go find entertainment elsewhere!” Then, he turned to Jason. “Jason, what prompted your sudden change?”


    Jason’s smile softened slightly. “Don’t stress, Dad. I’ve already spoken with Grandpa about this matter, and he granted his approval. I have urgent business to attend to now. Excuse me.”


    With those parting words, Jason turned and strode toward the entrance. Irene, still drowning in confusion, hurried after him with quick steps.


    Outside the vi’s grand entrance, Irene caught Jason by his sleeve. “Jason, why this sudden decision to cast aside your mask?”


    Jason paused, turned to meet her questioning gaze, and replied, “Haven’t you always yearned for me to marry Death Thorn? Living without this mask represents my method of honoring your deepest wish. Ask no further questions and simply await the joyous news.”


    Irene stood there, her expression full of bewildered questions. She couldn’t fathom how marrying Death Thorn was connected to his dramatic unmasking.


    But Jason granted her no opportunity for additional inquiries. With those cryptic words hanging in the evening air, he turned and walked purposefully toward his waiting car.


    Once Jason walked away, Irene stayed frozen in ce, too stunned to speak. Several long seconds passed before she finally shook herself out of the daze. It wasn’t until Jason’s car disappeared from view that a slow, self-satisfied smile formed on her lips.


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