?Chapter 567:


    Regardless of its quality, it was better than his damp clothing.


    His girlfriend stomped her foot in frustration.


    Jerome and the others, however, remained indifferent to the drama. Their experience had taught them the transient nature of Levy’spanions. Today’s upset girlfriend could easily be reced by tomorrow’s new interest.


    In the restroom, Levy discovered, to his surprise and pleasure, that the shirt wasn’t just a perfect fit. It was adorned with orchid embroidery along its seams, a detail that resonated with his personal taste.


    As the night waned into the early hours of dawn, the guests of the Heart Ind estate were shepherded home by the diligent stewards, their minds fogged by the night’s libations. Ellie had maintained her sobriety throughout the event. Amidst the other guests’ blurred thoughts, one clear observation emerged.


    Ellie was not to be trifled with.


    If just a month earlier some had dismissed her as merely a decorative spouse, and others had been taken aback by her seemingly serendipitous marriage to Kaiden, now they were left to reconsider their assumptions.


    The societal circles that once spected about her downfall were now forced to acknowledge her resilience and standing. Ellie, they realized, had not only retained her dignity but had also silently affirmed her stature. Shemanded a new level of respect.


    Kaiden was the life of the party, drinking more than anyone else, but you couldn’t tell by looking at him. He lounged on the couch with elegance, appearing as calm and dignified as always.


    “Where do you think you’re going?”


    Ellie had barely stood up when Kaiden, sitting next to her, grabbed her wrist and gently pushed her back onto the couch.


    “I was going to say goodbye to our guests.”


    Not all guests needed Ellie’s personal farewell, but a few notable ones like Levy, the Stephens brothers, Jerome, the Lambert family, and some other distinguished guests certainly did.


    “There’s no need for that!” Kaiden, a bit more forcefully than usual, leaned closer to Ellie, locking eyes with her. After a pause, he said softly, “Your ce is right here, next to me.”


    Ellie observed him carefully. His face was its usual self, without the slightest signs of drunkenness, but his eyes were unusually clear, shedding their typical mysterious veil.


    She couldn’t resist asking, “Kaiden, have you had too much to drink?”


    “Not at all.”


    His immediate response was as if the question offended him.


    “Bye-bye, El!” Susanna, cheerfully nestled in Daniel’s embrace, waved their way, clearly having enjoyed the party a bit too much. Some mischief-maker had managed to get drinks to Susanna while Daniel was otherwise upied. After her third drink, she got a little drunk. A sharp look from Daniel had the instigator hastily apologizing. However, the damage was done. Susanna had found the alcohol too tempting and ended uppletely drunk.


    .


    .


    .