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Alexander’s every word was a snare. 

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Ethan listened in quiet contemplation, a faint smile on his face. 

Seeing Ethan’s silence, Alexander probed further, “Mr. Wilson, does your hush mean you’re in agreement?” 

Ethan clearly had no intention of consenting. Just as he was about to decline, several cars pulled up by the roadside. 

Simultaneously, Nancy’s voice drifted over. “Ethan.” 

Following the sound, Ethan saw Nancy, Andrew, Hugh, and Shawn approaching. 

Upon spotting the new arrivals, Harvey promptly stepped forward, greeting them and offering cigarettes. 

He was acquainted with Andrew and Shawn, but Hugh and Nancy were strangers. 

Still, since they came with Andrew, Harvey assumed they were of some importance. 

So, he exchanged pleasantries with each of them. 

After Harvey had greeted everyone, Ethan stepped forward and took his place beside Nancy. Then, he turned to Hugh and said, “Mr. Thompson.” 

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Hugh offered a warm smile. “Ethan, just call me ‘Hugh‘ as 

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does. After all, we’ll be family soon enough.” 

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Once Harvey excused himself to attend to other guests, Ethan complied, “Hugh.” 

Behind them, Emily found it rather comical to hear Ethan address Hugh so familiarly. 

It was evident how openly Ethan doted on Nancy. 

He treated Nancy’s brother as if he were his own. 

In contrast, Ethan had never even set foot in the Carter Manor during holidays, and he didn’t have the contact details of any Carter family member. 

Throughout, Alexander stood beside Emily. Seeing the pained smile on her face, he felt a pang of both pity and indignation. 

With everyone gathered around chatting merrily, Ethan forgot about his intention to reject Alexander. 

Not keen on staying and watching the jovial scene, Emily turned to head into the mansion. 

Just then, Hugh noticed her and called out, “Ms. Carter, what a pleasant surprise to run into you again.” 

There was a smile on Hugh’s face, but it carried a hidden edge. 

Emily spun around, locking eyes with Hugh boldly. “What’s so funny, Mr. Thompson? Is running into each other such a stroke of good luck?” 

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Hugh repulsed Emily. 

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Not only did he have improper intentions towards Chloe, but he also dared to engage with her openly, knowing she was Ethan’s wife. 

Emily couldn’t fathom his motives, but she felt nothing but revulsion for him. 

Hugh hadn’t anticipated Emily’s bluntness. His smile faltered, and then he asked, “Ms. Carter, do you have an issue with me?” 

“Not really, but I have no respect for people like you.” Emily didn’t mince words. 

By saying “you“, she also included Nancy in her rebuke. 

Hugh flared up at her words. “You…” 

Nancy swiftly reached out and grabbed Hugh’s arm, her voice a soft murmur. “Hugh, come on. It’s a birthday party, no drama today.” 

Ethan was deep in conversation with Andrew and Shawn, oblivious to the little scene unfolding nearby. 

However, Alexander couldn’t stand idly by. With a protective instinct, he gently pulled Emily behind him and raised his voice. “Mr. Wilson!” 

Ethan turned around, a slight furrow in his brow. “What’s going 

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Nancy for a moment. 

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Then, he shifted his focus back to Ethan, his tone laced with mock envy. “You’re one lucky guy That lady of yours is a real gem. Pretty as a picture, gentle as a lamb, and knows when to keep it cool. You’d better hang onto her, or I might just have to make a play for her myself.” 

His words were a playful jab, a mix of jest and a hint of truth. Everyone there, except Nancy, took it as just that–a bit of party banter. 

Nancy, well aware of the long–standing friction between Ethan and Alexander, felt a flutter in her chest at the compliment. 

She started daydreaming, thinking maybe Alexander had been smitten by her looks in that brief glance. 

She’d heard all the stories about Alexander, the ladies‘ man of the town. 

Just the thought of his eyes on her made her pulse quicken. 

Alexander was every bit as charming as Ethan. 

And for Nancy, winning over a heart as free–spirited as Alexander’s? That would be the ultimate flex. 

After all, Ethan was a one–woman kind of guy with Emily by his side. But Alexander? He was known for his roving eye. 

Nancy’s imagination went wild. She fantasized about taming this amorous being, proving to the world that ‘er charm was off the2 

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charts. 

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From that single look, her mind was already spinning a whole romantic saga. 

And as she got lost in these daydreams, a faint blush crept across her cheeks. 

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