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    Observing Kaiden’s expression, Ellie noted that his demeanor remained as icy as before.


    “Did you not catch that? Her daughter admires you and desires to marry you.” Ellie prodded Kaiden’s chest.


    Kaiden took her hand and inquired, “Who is her daughter?”


    Ellie was momentarily speechless.


    Laura Herod! Didn’t Kaiden know her?


    There was only one Herod family in the circle, and Laura was renowned for her beauty and spoiled disposition. Ellie couldn’t believe that Kaiden was oblivious to Laura’s existence.


    Without uttering a word, Kaiden suddenly reached for Ellie’s neck.


    “What are you doing?” Ellie instinctively recoiled. “Stay still.”


    Kaiden’s hands delved into the high cor of her sweater, extracting a tinum ne adorned with a ring.


    The metallic texture grazed Ellie’s skin. As he leaned closer, drawing them into proximity, his breath enveloped her forehead, and she didn’t dare to move.


    Kaiden removed the diamond ring from the ne and slipped it back onto the ring finger of Ellie’s right hand.


    He lightly tapped her forehead and admonished her, “Mrs. Thorpe, learn to wield your legal identity.”


    Ellie’s heart raced.


    She detected warmth and tenderness in Kaiden’s words. Internally, she expressed her gratitude. “Thank you.”


    At the police station, Herman’splexion turned ashen. His family was in disarray, and no one seemed to care about him.


    The Herod family members had rushed over upon receiving the news. As Ellie and Kaiden arrived, the Herods were attempting to plead for Herman.


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    “The other party has arrived. This is a private dispute. You can discuss and resolve it privately,” the policeman advised.


    Maggie’s husband, Samuel Herod, hastened over, rubbing his hands and offering an apologetic smile to Kaiden. “Mr. Thorpe, it’s not a significant issue. We all value peace. Let’s put it behind us, shall we?”


    Kaiden smiled without uttering a word.


    His smile was subtle but unsettling. The sudden appearance of a faint smile on his typically stoic and cold countenance carried an air of intimidation.


    Feeling the pressure, Samuel turned to Ellie, perceived as the more malleable party.


    “Miss Gordon, you haven’t suffered any harm or loss. How about we apologize to you? What form ofpensation would you like? Just let me know.”


    The potency of public sentiment proved formidable enough to blur the lines between right and wrong. Under Herman’s influence, public opinion tarnished Ellie’s reputation.


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