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    “You mentioned the Hill family’s chaos. I’ve sorted it out. Why don’t youe and see?”


    His casual tone belied theplexity of resolving family disputes, a fact not lost on Baylee.


    A pang of realization hit her.


    She had once used the Hill family’s turmoil as an excuse to distance herself from Marvin. Yet, he had taken her offhand remark seriously, treating it as a genuine issue.


    Despite her resolve, Baylee couldn’t ignore his effort.


    He had taken her casual excuse to heart,pelling her to at least acknowledge his gesture.


    Amidst Baylee’s contemtion, she unintentionally blurted out an “Okay.”


    Marvin, sensing her unease, tried to console her. “Mr. Thorpe and Miss Gordon are on the guest list too.”


    The presence of her friend promised to bring a sense of familiarity andfort during the uing banquet.


    With that simple “Okay,” Baylee blinked, her voice now infused with newfound confidence.


    The sudden appearance of an individual who showered her with gentleness and consideration left her entranced, especially after years of enduring misery.


    At the banquet, Carole, absorbed in her mobile phone, scrolled through a Twitter notification from Ellie.


    Numerousizens were engaged in a mission to deduce the identity of Ellie’s husband, scrutinizing the features of a Rolex watch adorning his wrist. Shortly after, Ellie followed Kaiden, the CEO of GT Group.


    Kaiden, seldom active on Twitter, quickly followed her back, making her his only follow on the tform.


    Coincidentally, Ellie’sst name was Gordon, a detail Kaiden had previously disclosed as his wife’s surname.


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    The exchanges on social media sparked a lively debate within the program team.


    “Could this be their unique way of professing love? There is no public interaction on Twitter, yet their love is unmistakable.”


    “Maybe they’ll unveil their marriage certificate phototer. Their romantic gestures are endearing.”


    “It just dawned on me why people love delving into celebrities’ love lives. Everyone’s eager for a glimpse into their idol’s romantic tale.”


    “Oh, my goodness! Their names are trending at the top. The news of their love has be an inte sensation.”


    “It’s no surprise that Ellie has been avoiding Carole. Remember the rumors about Carole and Kaiden? How could Ellie not be upset with her?”


    “Quiet! Lower your voice. We don’t want Carole overhearing our conversation.”


    But Carole had already caught wind of their gossip.


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