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    “Thank you, Freddy,” she said with genuine warmth.


    A faint blush tinged Freddy’s cheeks. He wasn’t used to Ellie expressing her gratitude so earnestly.


    He quicklyposed himself, gave a small smile, and said, “It’s my honor to look after you!”


    Ellie was about to say something when she suddenly sensed something. She turned her head toward a specific spot and asked, “Is someone watching me from over there?”


    Freddy walked over and only saw a few parked cars.


    He answered, “No.”


    Ellie turned back, still puzzled. “I felt like someone was watching me.” It was a really intense, ufortable gaze.


    Could she have been mistaken?


    Freddy asked, “Are you wondering if Mr. Thorpe is around?”


    “What nonsense are you thinking?”


    “It’s a reasonable guess!” Freddy replied. “Besides your jealous husband, who else would be watching you so intently?”


    He nced around, puzzled. “But I don’t see him here!”


    Ellie’s fingers nervously twisted the pleats of her dress.


    If Kaiden wanted to stay hidden, Freddy wouldn’t spot him.


    Could Kaiden actually be here?


    When Ellie’s head turned, Kaiden’s heart missed a beat.


    From a few meters away and through a one-way mirror, he kept his eyes fixed on Ellie, dressed for the event.


    Kaiden’s gaze moved to Freddy, and he frowned slightly.


    He thought about stepping in, taking Freddy’s ce, and being Ellie’s support and eyes.


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    But Kaiden worried she wouldn’t be pleased.


    He also feared she might distance herself from him publicly, making it clear there was an issue between them.


    This might give those men who had long desired Ellie the impression that they had a chance.


    “Has Akira shown up yet?” Ellie asked June, who was with her.


    June checked the guest signature wall. “Yes, she’s here.”


    Ellie nodded and handed June a USB drive. “After the award ceremony, please disy the images from it on the big screen.”


    June seemed a bit excited. “You can count on me!”


    As Freddy and Ellie moved away, Nora, dressed in a silver mermaid gown, glided over.


    “Ellie is incredibly wise. Styling is just a side interest for her. She doesn’t depend on it for her livelihood, so why would she need to n?” Nora said, casting a nce at the reporter who had asked that rude question to Ellie.


    shes went off, and reporters snapped close-up shots of Nora.


    Nora gracefully swept her hair back and spoke slowly. “Ellie owns Rich Bar, an exhibition hall in Critport, a private ind, and resorts. She was also a top student at Critport University, excelling in dance and piano. Styling is just one of her many interests. How could anyone think her life would fall apart if she couldn’t work in this field?”


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