Chapter 7

Jacob smirked. This guy still said so stubbornly, but it looked like he was about to explode.

But, is Rosalynn really here to hook up with guys?

Jacob watched as Rosalynn made her way through the crowd. She didn’t hesitate at all and seemed to have a clear goal in mind.

He followed the direction she was going and looked ahead. At the end of the deck, there was a classical music band.

Jacob nudged his chin in the direction of a man and exclaimed, “Hey, isn’t that Wallace, the CEO of Prodigy Inc.?”

Wayne merely cast a casual glance in that direction, clearly unsurprised.

Jacob’s eyes widened in disbelief, “Oh! You said you weren’t attending this party, yet here you are! You knew Wallace would be here, so you came specifically to seek him out! Is it about the project that Secretary Tesdal is handling?”

Wayne’s gaze turned icy, piercing through him as he spoke with disdain, “A mere disposable substitute? She isn’t even deserving of that.”

Jacob: “…”

“I came to the party because Ashley wanted to Wayne added.

Jacob let out an awkward chuckle.

Wayne was typically not one to engage in lengthy conversations, so the more he spoke, the more his guilt became apparent. As this realization dawned upon him, his irritation. and impatience became evident, visibly reflected on his face.

Rosalynn didn’t expect it to be so difficult to approach Wallace.

A few steps away from him, a bodyguard stopped her. “Sorry miss, but no one is allowed to approach him at the moment.”

“I’m looking for Mr. Mason.” Rosalynn said.

The bodyguard’s expression remained neutral If you have any matters to discuss, you can make an appointment with Mr. Mason’s secretary. He’s not dealing with any business today.”

Rosalynn kept silent.

Perhaps hearing the commotion, Wallace glanced over. Unlike most other men, he didn’t. show any interest or greed when he saw Rosalynn; in fact, he frowned with a hint of disgust.

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known for his upstanding character and had a strong marriage. Since his wife passed awa Couple of years ago, he had been mourning her and even spent half a year in

it seemed that the man assumed she was there to bother him. He exchanged a few words

Rosalynn overheard Wallace expressing his disappointment to someone nearby. “That harp looks exquisite. It’s a shame the organizers didn’t invite a

was drawn to a gleaming golden harp resting on a music stand in

distance.

hadn’t played much in recent years, she’d always play for her grandmother when

Wallace left, his bodyguard followed, no longer

walked straight to the harp and sat down. She took a deep breath and her slender fingers gently plucked the strings. Immediately, a beautiful

was about to enter the banquet hall, stopped in his tracks

around.

childhood was etched into her very being, her fingertips guided by muscle memory

the sound and

retraced his steps, a sense of curiosity and intrigue overcoming him. It was peculiar how his perception of this woman had

ago, as she began playing the harp, she emanated an air of serenity and

her, he couldn’t help but be

earlier when he had first encountered his wife. Jacob and Wayne also took notice of Wallace’s captivation, sensing the reminiscent emotions stirring within

can play

didn’t respond. He didn’t know Rosalynn could play

light cast upon Rosalynn made her look pure

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feel like she was a stranger, incredibly distant from him. It

person who

thought emerged, and the darkness in Wayne’s

by Rosalynn for

was dragged back to his parents by a bodyguard.

supposed to be on a vacation overseas

get to know some

business.

himself growing increasingly bored. However, amidst the monotony, a melodious sound reached his ears,

turned around, and in that very moment, his previously lackluster eyes sparked with newfound excitement and intrigue. When Rosalynn

followed before applause rang out.

and curtsied

of her eye, she saw Wallace coming

However, just then…

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