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Thomas' POV

"Did you see how William stood up for Ava that night?" a crew member asked, his voice filled with excitement. "I've never seen him treat any other woman like that before."

I nodded, my voice filled with agreement. "It was truly heartwarming to see," I said, my voice filled with sincerity. "His actions spoke volumes about the kind of person he is and how he feels about Ava."

"You know, I think William finally found someone that he can truly care for," another crew member said, his voice filled with observation. "I think he finally found his match in Ava."

I nodded in agreement. "I think you're right," I said as I turned to look at him. "And I think that's what truly matters."

As I talked to the crew, I could not brush aside the anticipation building in my thoughts. The idea of a marriage between the Blue River and Shadow clans was a truly significant event. And the fact that William was the one at the center of it only added to the excitement.

"If William continues lik