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Granger still didn’t pay any attention.
Just then, someone happened to come over and greet him.
The newcomer also knew Charlene and Stewart.
The four of them started chatting.
Leah was left standing awkwardly on the sidelines, feeling increasingly embarrassed until she had no choice
but to make her exit.
Meanwhile, across the room, Moran looked over at Granger and said, “Granger seems to be hitting it off more and more with
them.” By “them,” it was clear Moran meant Charlene and Stewart.
Vesta nodded in agreement.
After all, if Granger and Stewart were merely business partners, a quick hello and some polite small talk would
have sufficed at such an event.
But here Granger was, engrossed in conversation with Stewart and Charlene, suggesting they were on the brink of friendship.
To Vesta, it made sense that Granger would befriend Stewart, as Stewart was certainly the kind of person worth getting to know.
Charlene was just a part of the package.
Thorne glanced over at Charlene and Stewart but didn’t seem too fazed.
Vesta turned her gaze away from them and happened to notice Gaylord Hearst make his entrance into the banquet hall.
Thorne followed her gaze and spotted Gaylord too.
Dressed formally, Gaylord looked even more striking and aloof than usual.
When Gaylord noticed Vesta and Thorne, he briefly met Vesta’s eyes before turning away to join his friends, entering the hall
from the side.
Vesta watched him go, sighing with a helpless smile. “I guess he’s still mad at me for tipping off his family about his whereabouts.
He hasn’t been taking my calls, and now he’s ignoring me even in person.”
Thorne remarked, “Mr. Hearst is still young. It’s only natural for him to be a bit hot–headed.”
Vesta couldn’t disagree.
Unaware of what Vesta and Thorne thought, Gaylord had just stepped into the room and was about to greet the host when he
caught sight of Charlene and Stewart.
His grip on his wine glass tightened momentarily.
He hadn’t expected Charlene and Stewart to attend the party tonight.
Charlene was decked out in a pale blue gown with fancy embroidery that really showed off her calm and classy vibe. She looked
absolutely breathtaking.
It was the first time Gaylord had seen Charlene in such attire. He found it hard to tear his eyes away.
Noticing Gaylord’s distraction, his friend followed his gaze and, upon seeing Charlene, exclaimed, “Wow, she’s gorgeous! Who is
she?”
Gaylord snapped back to reality, replying, “Charlene.”
“Charlene?! That’s Charlene? She’s that beautiful?”
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Gaylord didn’t respond, setting down his wine glass and making his way over to Charlene and Stewart. “Mr. Ferguson, Ms.
Ross.”
Charlene and Stewart turned, surprised to see Gaylord.
They hadn’t expected him at the event either.
They nodded in acknowledgment.
Granger turned to see Gaylord and asked, “And who might this be?”
Stewart introduced him, “This is Mr. Hearst.”
He briefly explained Gaylord’s background and then introduced Granger, “This is Mr. Harden.”
Granger recalled hearing about the Hearst family from Starfall City before. After Stewart’s introduction, he greeted Gaylord, “Mr.
Hearst.”
After exchanging pleasantries, the group began to chat.
Throughout the conversation, Gaylord’s gaze frequently drifted back to Charlene.
Moreover, the way he looked at Charlene-
Noticing this, Granger’s grip on his wine glass tightened, and he glanced over at Gaylord.
Gaylord caught his look and returned it.
As their eyes met, an understanding passed between them. They both realized each other’s feelings for Charlene.
With that recognition, they fell into a tense silence.
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Granger still didn’t pay any attention.
Just then, someone happened to come over and greet
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“Be honest. Did you ever sleep with Elaine?”
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The deep, low voice cut through the crack in the door, freezing me in my tracks. My hand hovered over the doorknob.
Through the narrow gap, I could see Logan Mercer lounging on the couch, his jaw tight, his lips pressed into a thin line.
“She’s tried,” he said flatly. “But I wasn’t interested.”
“Come on, Logan,” his best friend, Caleb Turner, replied with a laugh that carried a hint of disbelief. “Don’t sell her short.
Everyone knows Elaine’s gorgeous. She’s got half the guys in our circle chasing after her.”
Logan tipped his head back slightly, his brows pulling together. “You don’t get it. We’ve known each other too long. It’s like...” He
hesitated, searching for the words. “It’s like knowing what’s behind every door before you open it. There’s no mystery left.”
My chest tightened as I listened from the hallway.
I first met Logan when I was fourteen. Back then, everyone told me he was the person I’d marry. I was sent to live at the Mercer
estate, and for ten years, we’d been tied together–sharing a house, a life, a future, or sol thought.
Caleb chuckled, breaking my thoughts. “So you’re saying you see too much of her? What, you know how many times she
sneezes in a day? How often she checks the mirror?” His teasing tone shifted into something more reflective. “You know, Logan,
relationships don’t work like that anymore. People want excitement. They crave the chase. It’s only fun when you can’t have
Logan didn’t respond. He just sat there, smoke curling up from the cigarette he’d lit.
“So,” Caleb pressed, leaning forward, “are you still going to marry her?”
My breath caught.
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Logan‘ parents had pushed for us to get married, but he’d never given me a clear answer. I hadn’t dared to ask. Now, Caleb was
doing it for me.
Logan exhaled a slow stream of smoke, his silence stretching into the
room.
“Not answering, huh?” Caleb smirked. “Let me guess. You don’t want to marry her.”
“That’s not it,” Logan replied, his tone clipped.
“Then what? You’re willing to marry her, but you’re not exactly thrilled about it?” Caleb’s grin widened, as if he’d struck a nerve.
He knew Logan too well.
Logan leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees. “Ever heard this saying?” he asked.
Caleb raised an eyebrow. “What saying?”
“Some things hold no real value, but you still can’t seem to let them go.”
The words hit me like a punch to the stomach. My grip tightened on the marriage license application I was holding, the paper
crumpling slightly beneath my fingers.
“So,” Caleb said, his voice quieter now, “what’s it going to be? Are you marrying her or not?”
Logan glanced up, his lips curving into a faint, humorless smile. “Why do you care so much? Are you interested in her? If you
want, I’ll give her to you.”
It wasn’t just the words, but the way he said them–detached, careless, as though I were an object he was ready to discard.
I felt something inside me crack.
Logan might not have cared, but I had given him ten years of my life. Ten years during which he’d become my whole world. And
now, he was treating me like nothing.
Caleb scoffed. “Don’t be ridiculous. I’m not that desperate.” He stood up,
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grabbing his jacket off the back of the chair. “But seriously, Logan, if you don’t want her, let her go. She deserves better.”
Logan stubbed out his cigarette, the motion sharp and deliberate. “Get out, Caleb. You’re just here to stir up trouble.”
Caleb shrugged. “I’m not the one stirring up trouble. That’s all on you.”
He turned toward the door.
When he opened it, he froze.
I was standing there, still clutching the marriage license application. My legs felt stiff, my fingertips numb.
“Elaine,” Caleb said, his voice unusually cautious. He rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly, then forced a small smile. “Were
you looking for Logan? He’s inside.”
I couldn’t speak. My throat felt dry, and my heart was pounding in my ears.
Caleb’s gaze flicked to the paper in my hands. He leaned in slightly, his voice dropping. “You should think about what you really
want.”
His shoulder brushed mine as he walked past, leaving me standing there, motionless.
The application form felt unbearably heavy in my hands, the weight of it pressing down on me like a stone.
After what felt like an eternity, I swallowed hard, forced myself to breathe, and pushed the door open.