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CHAPTER 27

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“What do you mean?” Rosalind asked at once. “Why would I be obsessed with a man like that?”

Changing the direction of the conversation, Abrill peered at Rosalind. “You said he’s garbage you threw out. How can he be garbage when he’s very good at most things? How can you say that about another person?”

“Oh, please, stop trying to lecture me. At least I have good taste, unlike you.”

“Unlike me?” Abrill challenged. “Your standards seem too high, but your taste is terrible. Are you saying that the man next to you, Nate Rowe, is better than Sean?”

Rosalind’s eyes flickered, caught off guard for a split second. “Of course, he is,” she replied, regaining her composure. “At least Nate knows how to handle a woman.”

Abrill smiled faintly. “Handle? Or tolerate?” Her gaze shifted briefly to Nate, who stood stiffly beside Rosalind, his expression unreadable. “It must be exhausting to keep up appearances.”

Nate’s jaw tensed, but he remained silent.

Rosalind’s irritation grew. “You know nothing abou

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Hearing that sentence made Sean frown. He had been right—she was going to blame him if they found him at the table.“I was here first,” he replied coolly. “And isn’t it proper courtesy to apologize when you spill something on someone?”Chloe rolled her eyes, clearly unbothered. “Maybe if you weren’t lurking around like a creep, I would’ve seen you there.”Rosalind shot her a look. “Chloe.”“What?” Chloe shrugged. “It’s true.”She glared at Sean, her gaze clearly stating she had no intention of apologizing. And if she had seen him there, she probably would’ve done it on purpose.“It’s clearly his fault for joining us at the table when he saw we were already seated,” Chloe added, folding her arms. “It’s retribution for ignoring the rules of high society.”Nate nodded in agreement. “That’s right. I have to side with Chloe. Ms. Springfield, there’s no need for you to defend him or cover for him anymore—you're divorced.”Rosalind stepped back at that, visibly affected. Nate was right—they
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Rosalind’s phone rang. She glanced down, her brows furrowing slightly as she stared at the unknown number. The timing felt too precise—just seconds after Nate confidently claimed she’d be contacted.Not recognizing the number, she looked at him with suspicion.‘Could Nate have actually helped me land the partnership?’ she wondered.“It must be them contacting you,” Nate said with a grin. “Hurry and pick up.”She hesitated for a second, then answered the call and put it on speaker.A clear, professional voice echoed through.“Good evening. Am I speaking with Ms. Rosalind Springfield, CEO of Ryora Global Enterprises?”“Yes, speaking,” Rosalind replied, trying to keep her voice steady.“This is Genevieve Saunders, calling on behalf of the Stroud family. I’m pleased to inform you that after our internal review, Ryora Global Enterprises has officially been selected as one of the Stroud family’s confirmed partners. Congratulations, Ms. Springfield.”Rosalind blinked, stunned. “Wait... confi
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Rosalind’s phone rang. She glanced down, her brows furrowing slightly as she stared at the unknown number. The timing felt too precise—just seconds after Nate confidently claimed she’d be contacted.Not recognizing the number, she looked at him with suspicion.‘Could Nate have actually helped me land the partnership?’ she wondered.“It must be them contacting you,” Nate said with a grin. “Hurry and pick up.”She hesitated for a second, then answered the call and put it on speaker.A clear, professional voice echoed through.“Good evening. Am I speaking with Ms. Rosalind Springfield, CEO of Ryora Global Enterprises?”“Yes, speaking,” Rosalind replied, trying to keep her voice steady.“This is Genevieve Saunders, calling on behalf of the Stroud family. I’m pleased to inform you that after our internal review, Ryora Global Enterprises has officially been selected as one of the Stroud family’s confirmed partners. Congratulations, Ms. Springfield.”Rosalind blinked, stunned. “Wait... confir
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Sean heard her murmur but chose not to respond. There was nothing to say—anything he said would only stir up more trouble.Just as he reached the bottom of the stairs, someone approached him. It was Cooper, his expression calm and composed.“Hello, Mr. O’Connor,” Cooper greeted politely.Sean turned to face him. “You’re the man who picked up Ms. Stroud?” he asked with a slight nod.“Yes,” Cooper replied.“All right.”“I was hoping to have a quick word with you,” Cooper said, falling into step beside him. “Ms. Stroud asked me to have you review the updated list of candidates for the company partnerships. She’s finalizing the team and wants your input before anything is confirmed.”Sean raised an eyebrow. “Candidates? I thought she already had people in mind.”Frankly, he didn’t understand why she would involve him—he wasn’t even part of the company.“She did,” Cooper said carefully. “But she made some changes. She asked me to remove Ryora Global Enterprises from the shortlist.”Sean sto
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Sean made his way up the stairs, not stopping until he reached the spot where the man in black had stood. He looked down from there, as if trying to see for himself what the man had been watching. However, there was nothing unusual—nothing that caught his attention. He couldn’t figure out what the man had been looking at.Had it just been a coincidence?Sean shook his head. No, it couldn’t have been. The man from earlier didn’t look like a guest; he was dressed far too strangely for that.If that man was still inside the building, Sean needed to find him.Without hesitation, he turned and headed for the upper floor. His footsteps echoed faintly as he climbed, his eyes sweeping every corner, every hallway. The lights overhead buzzed softly, the silence growing heavier the higher he went.He checked each corridor, every open door—storage rooms, lounges, even the emergency exit. But the man was nowhere to be found. It was as if he’d vanished.Sean paused by a large window at the end of
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The gala was in full swing. Warm lights bathed the grand hall, casting a soft glow over the polished marble floors. On stage, a singer in a sparkling gown stood beneath the spotlight, her voice smooth and rich as it echoed through the room. The music blended seamlessly with the clinking of glasses and the gentle murmur of conversation.Guests sat around round tables draped in white linen, gold cutlery gleaming beside fine porcelain plates. Laughter floated in the air as familiar faces exchanged greetings. A waiter passed by with a tray of hors d'oeuvres—bite-sized creations that looked almost too elegant to eat.At a table near the back, Sean picked up a glass and poured himself some juice—every other option was alcoholic. Taking a sip, he scanned the room, still searching for anyone suspicious.He had already examined the waitstaff twice—every movement, every face committed to memory. But something still felt off.Standing up, he stretched casually, his eyes drifting toward the stairc

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