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Alexander reached out to grab two glasses of red wine. One was offered to Emily, while the other was kept for himself. 

Taking a sip of the wine, Alexander flashed a smile and casually remarked, “My girl? She’s a doctor, you know, saving lives and all that.” 

Hearing this, the onlookers quickly jumped in with insincere flattery. “A doctor? That’s pretty awesome,” they said, but the words felt forced, lacking any real warmth. 

For these business–minded folks, doctors‘ earnings were a far cry from their own, so the praise was more of a formality. 

Unfazed by the fake compliments. Alexander turned to the silent Emily beside him. 

“Your words are phony, but it’s okay. I truly think she’s 

something special,” he declared, his tone sincere and his eyes full of conviction. 

Emily looked back at him, her brows furrowed, a blend of worry and unease clouding her features 

Suddenly, a few around Alexander burst into laughter. It was a mocking laugh, as if they thought he was overdoing it. 

Amid the sneers, Alexander remained stoic, his gaze fixed on Emily. 

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It was as if he was trying to convey that he meant every single word, waiting for her to believe him. 

Feeling a bit panicked, Emily reached out and gently pushed his arm. “Think it’s time to head back?” she asked, desperately hoping to find out if he was just joking. 

The intensity in Alexander’s eyes had thrown her off–balance. As they stared at each other in silence, her thoughts spiraled into chaos. Just when she was about to bolt, Alexander finally spoke up, “It’s still early. There’s a photo op later,” he said, licking his lips. 

At his words, Emily felt the wild thumping in her chest start to calm down. She was still uneasy, but at least it was a bit more bearable. “Alright, then,” she murmured, still a bit hesitant. 

Since she’d promised to accompany Alexander to this dinner, she was determined to see it through. 

After all, she owed him. 

Just then, the sweet strains of a piano drifted in from the 

auction hall. 

Emily stopped in her tracks. She recognized the music; it was Nancy playing. 

The beautiful melody attracted everyone in the lounge, and soon the hallway was filled with people. 

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Fearing that Emily might get jostled, Alexander quickly pulled her to his side, shielding her from the crowd. 

Meanwhile, the people in the hallway started gossiping. 

“Isn’t that the girl Mr. Wilson is always with, playing the piano?” one asked. 

“Yeah, the one who’s got him wrapped around her little finger. He takes her everywhere,” another chimed in. 

“She’s not only pretty but also talented. No wonder Mr. Wilson is so into her,” someone else added. 

Amidst the lively event, Ethan lingered by the stage, eyes shut, savoring every note of the music. The hubbub behind him was nothing but white–noise; he was completely immersed. 

To the onlookers, this moment seemed like a tender display of 

love. 

In the crowd, Emily managed to catch a glimpse of Ethan through the people. 

She had no clue what he was doing, but the mere fact that he stood by the stage for Nancy was clear sign that Nancy held a special place in his heart. 

As the piano piece hit its crescendo, the low–key chatter in the audience transformed into enthusiastic praise. 

“Mr. Wilson sure knows how to pick girls. This lady’s not only a 3/6 

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looker but also a whiz at the piano. If I were a guy, I’d be smitten,” one person quipped. 

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“Not only can she play like a champ, but she’s also got a banging body. I’m dying to know what her Achilles‘ heel is,” another 

chimed in. 

Hearing these comments, Emily fought back a bitter laugh. 

Everyone was crazy about Nancy, but little did they know she was the wedge driving a rift between her and Ethan. 

Beneath that charming facade was a heart that lacked kindness. 

Alexander, too, found the comments irksome. After all, Emily was Ethan’s wife, yet Nancy was the one in the spotlight. 

Emily had had her fill. She turned to leave, but Alexander stepped in her path. 

Looking up at him with a frown, she demanded, “Are you here to rub salt in my wounds?” 

Alexander grinned but didn’t answer right away. Instead, he took her delicate arm and said, “Such amazing music is wasted if we don’t dance to it.” 

With that, he slipped an arm around her waist and gently pulled her closer. “Put your hands on my shoulders,” he murmured. 

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The Carter family was well known in the social scene. Having accompanied her brother to numerous events, Emily had mastered ballroom dancing as a teenager. But this was the first time she was dancing in such a large crowd, and with someone 

as influential as Alexander. 

With Alexander setting the example, many gentlemen invited the ladies around them to join the dance. Soon, the dance floor was filled with people. 

The chatter started up again. 

“Isn’t that Alexander? Looks like he’s got a new squeeze.” 

“Yeah, he’s famous for his playboy ways. He brings a different girl to every party. He must have taken out a ton of women.” 

“Well, this one’s a knockout,” a third person said. 

“Which of his dates isn’t? If she wasn’t hot, she wouldn’t make 

the cut,” someone retorted. 

“To be honest, they look great together,” someone else admitted. 

“Check out Mr. Lessing’s hands. I think he’s itching to get a little too friendly,” a voice whispered. 

These whispers slowly made their way to Ethan’s cars. 

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