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Sharon treated the people around her well. But with Thomas, it seemed she went too far—beyond the bounds of mere friendship.After exchanging a few words with Ginny, Ginny was called away. Today was the Blakely family's banquet, and the announcement of Ginny and Rick's engagement kept her busy.A little while later, Sharon saw Uriah and Lex enter. Victoria followed gracefully beside Lex.Seeing Uriah, Sharon immediately stepped forward."Hello, Uriah."The old man cast a glance at Thomas. "Looks like this young man has recovered well."Thomas smiled. "All thanks to your treatment, Uriah. I wouldn't have recovered so quickly otherwise."Lex, standing beside Uriah, had a fleetingly cold glint in his eyes. Yet, he was not an ordinary man, and he made no show of hostility. He remained standing silently, with no intention of speaking.Victoria, on the other hand, smiled and greeted them politely. "Sharon, Thomas."Sharon nodded in acknowledgment.Thomas raised an eyebrow in mild s

But halfway through, Jamie was stopped by a group of wealthy heirs."Jamie, I'm warning you, stay away from Victoria!""Look at you, a toad lusting after swan meat. Do you even know your place? How dare you covet Victoria?""I hear you lost a hand. Victoria's husband may not need to be perfect, but at least he should have all his limbs. You… what, with a prosthetic? You're still just a cripple!""Hahaha! Can you believe it? The mighty head of the Walton family… a cripple? Bet he can't even handle day-to-day life!""Jamie, you used to be so arrogant. Why so meek now? Let me tell you, don't think you can force Victoria into anything with your tricks. You're nothing but a lowly illegitimate son—completely unworthy of her!"Though Sharon had a feud with Jamie, she had no patience for this kind of gloating. She checked the time and noticed Thomas hadn't returned for a while. She started walking toward the buffet area to look for him.But just as she stepped into the dining hall, a sh

Jamie stood amid the crowd, his gaze fixed on the few wealthy young heirs who had just apologized.Around him, murmurs and whispers drifted through the air, reminding him of the ridicule he had endured not long ago. When he first entered the banquet, people had whispered and gossiped about him, and Victoria hadn't been present. So he could have understood that she hadn't stood up for him.But later, when he had gone to find her, those same rich brats had blocked his path—and Victoria had seen it. They had persisted, harassing him, until he finally reached her. At that moment, Victoria had only gently scolded the rich kids, telling them not to trouble him. She had even taken the trouble to explain on his behalf, clarifying that he hadn't forced her in any way, and then had let them go without a fuss.Until that scene, Jamie had never considered having Victoria defend him. He had always thought that her merely speaking a word for him in that moment would be proof that she cared. B

Victoria could tell that Jamie had reached a certain clarity in his thoughts.She smiled softly, about to leave, but then paused as if something had occurred to her. Turning back, she looked at him again and offered quiet reassurance."Jamie, you've made it through so many hardships before. I believe you'll rise again from this, too."Jamie remained silent.Victoria didn't mind; she floated away gracefully, disappearing from view.Not long after she left, a lazy, clean voice rang out from a nearby corner."Jamie, you know exactly what kind of person Victoria is—why insist on making life harder for yourself?"Jamie turned his head and saw Thomas leaning casually against a pillar of a nearby pavilion, an effortless calm in his posture.A faint, cold smile curled at Jamie's lips, laced with irony. "Why aren't you sticking close to Sharon, protecting her? You left her alone at the banquet—aren't you worried someone might take advantage of her?"Thomas smiled lightly. "No matter th

If Victoria was a goddess perched beyond reach, then this woman was a sultry, fox‑eyed enchantress. Her beauty alone gave off a sense of wildness—someone who would never stay obediently in one place. Men wanted to conquer her; women instinctively despised her.Everyone turned toward the entrance.The moment Silas saw the woman, his expression shifted dramatically."How did that crazy bitch get in here?!"Claire ignored every staring eye as she lifted her chin and strode confidently into the banquet hall. She scanned the room, then walked straight toward Richard."Mr. Kalen, my name is Claire Winters. I'm Silas's fiancée."Hearing her introduce herself that way sent Silas into a rage."You shameless—"Before he could finish, Scott stopped him cold."Silas. Shut up."Claire's engagement had been personally acknowledged by the Kalen family. If Silas denied it now, in front of the entire crowd, word would spread by tomorrow that the Kalens went back on their promises.No—not jus