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    Kaiden stepped in, securing the ne, and their reflection showcased how the noble sapphire and the elegant tie were in perfect harmony.


    “Satisfied now?” Ellie’s smile broadened, her gaze softening as she looped her arms around his neck in a rxed embrace. “Mr. Thorpe, since when did you be so adept at coordinating? There was a time you had me wear slippers to work!”


    With her hair still raised, Kaiden seized the moment to nt a kiss on her earlobe.


    “All thanks to my dear wife’s exemry guidance.”


    The birthday banquet for Marvin was a notable gathering, drawing not only his own circle but also the extended Hill family.


    “Hello, Mr. Thorpe, Mrs. Thorpe!”


    “Mr. Thorpe, it’s been a while!”


    “Mrs. Thorpe, you are absolutely stunning tonight! The two of you make such an enviable pair!”


    As Ellie and Kaiden made their entrance, they instantly became the center of attention.


    Ellie sensed a shift in how people approached her, unsure whether it was Kaiden’s presence or another factor that sparked their increased interest.


    Observant attendees noticed Kaiden’s expression soften at the mention of how well he and Ellieplemented each other, prompting a wave of praise for their pairing.


    Ellie, with a steady smile, left the mingling to Kaiden while she searched for Baylee. However, she couldn’t find her anywhere.


    “Mrs. Thorpe, are you looking for Mr. Hill?” someone asked before identally providing the information Ellie needed. “Mr. Hill left to fetch ady. It’s intriguing to specte which family’s daughter has caught Mr. Hill’s eye!”


    This stirred further curiosity among the crowd.


    At that moment, Quincy and Aphrodite walked by, overhearing thement and casting nces toward Ellie. “Which family’s daughter, indeed?”


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    The realization struck Ellie, and she knew the mysteriousdy they were wondering about must be Baylee. The thought visibly unsettled both Quincy and Aphrodite.


    “Mr. Hill has arrived!”


    The anticipation in the air was palpable. “Atst, we’ll see who has captured Mr. Hill’s heart!”


    “Am I hallucinating? Could it really be Baylee?”


    “Baylee, the ex of Mr. Rollins? But aren’t Mr. Hill and Mr. Rollins cousins? Thisplicates things…”


    “Marvin hasn’t rified Baylee’s role. Perhaps she’s merely apanying him.”


    “But when has Marvin ever brought a woman? You think she’s merely apanying him? That’s ridiculous!”


    The atmosphere turned tense as eyes darted toward Quincy.


    Quincy and Baylee’s past romance was well-known, once celebrated as the golden couple. Yet, Quincy’s actions indirectly led to the demise of Baylee’s father and her family’s downfall, after which he aligned himself with Aphrodite. Quincy casually watched as a brand-new Maybach rolled in.


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