ering, a carefully organized display of wealth and sophistication. Yet, beneath the breathtak

ng pressure around them. Their smiles stayed unchanged, their demeanor calm,

the wealthy that drew his attention. His eyes locked on Daniel Pierce, stationed by the bar;

ere tonight. After all this time, he thought their connection had been concealed, but Dani

in that expert manner that made her appear effortlessly perfect. She seemed radiant, a flawless representation of grace and serenity. Yet, even the slightest alteration in her actions, the wa

ser. He had always suspected that their past held more than Celeste had revealed, yet he never brough

rian with a wave of bygone memories-secretive kisses, passionate whispers in the darkness, the thrill of being subtle,

e sleek but laced with an ominous

mer. He forced a subtle smile. "It's been quite some t

d onto Adrian's expression. "I might express the sa

uggled to maintain his calm. He couldn't allow anyone to notice how

ng to maintain a cheerful tone, even though his thoughts raced with

k in touch with a long-lost friend." However, beyond that, I believe you'll discover that I

shiver run down his back. "

ted to the origin of the sound. Adrian's pulse quickened upon seeing Celeste, her face reddened with fury, positioned beside Selena, who was attemptin

k over. He glanced at

e sure you don't take too long, Adrian." "You

este, whose typically serene composure was now disrupted. As h

e was piercing, slicing through the din of t

et yet filled with significance. "You picked him, don't forget?" "A

ey were discussing him-about their history. However, this... this seemed distinct. Celes

ly inquired, maintaining a calm tone eve

ou are unable to see it, are you?" How often must I repeat myself to you? I'm feeling unhappy. "You've creat

. Her remarks wounded more than he h

views us as an ideal couple, but you can't possibly understand what it's like to share a life with you. To act as if all

It wasn't just the inheritance of their family names. Celeste ma

her phone lit up, and in just moments, a picture of the confrontation-showing Cel

n social media. The effects were instant. Murmurs transformed into inquiries, and those inquiries

than just a quarrel between a wife and her ex-lover. This was not

had once celebrated her. He remained standing there, the burden of the scandal collapsing ar

ving from the crowd's fringe, his eyes

mming with a sense of eerie amusement. "It appears

uickly became clear-it was not merely about Celeste. This concerned them. Someone was aware o

as that Adrian could no longer