s. Her reason for booking this particular hotel was to attend an evening

tire, she made her wa

he second floor shimm

d corridor, a familiar voice ec

-guessing herself momentarily, bu

face a mix of shock and relief.

d on Lilah, sear

d guiltily assumed was permanent. However, her return revealed

owed, detecting Ike

ck and already ensnar

y, Adaline's mind

nd. "It's wonderful to have you back, Lilah. We

heatrical move, tumbled to the floor, tears brimming in her eyes. "Do you still resent me,

undoubtedly tug at

ad matured, Lilah. Why are you still so rude? Adaline's dedication to the company in your absen

ked, abruptly yanking

k, Adaline toppled ove

any is commendable. But this man..." She gestured at Iker. "He still isn't

with rage. "Who are yo

shoe fits. Do you need a mirror

d, haven't you? A few years away, and y

I've evolved, unli

left sp

yes shimmering with unshed tears. "Lilah, please spare Iker. Your ani

, believed Lilah's demeanor w

n making strides. She's now partnering with L.P, a true prodigy in jewelry design. And you?

inary, but my collaboration with L.P has drawn attention across Eleywood. Lilah, I kno

said with a sneer. "This event is ex

mugly insinuating they wer

r VIP invitation to an attendant. "Your ki

omentarily, and then with a respectful bow, he a

ation, flushed with embarrassment und

manage to secu