Chapter 740:

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Her expression darkened. Ever since she realized how poorly they matched, she had abandoned any hope for genuine romance between them. Going public with him might sabotage her chances of attracting someone new and genuinely appealing.

Still, her family’s fortunes remained tangled with Julian’s empire, forcing her to make the sacrifice and play along with his charade for now.

“I’ll go find the perfect dress,” Eleanor announced, mischief dancing in her eyes. “Should I coordinate with your outfit? Give your ex-wife a clear message that you’ve completely moved forward?”

Julian’s gaze dropped as he considered her words. “Do I really need to prove anything?”

She snorted. “You think your performance is that convincing?”

His smile felt strained and hollow. He outlined the evening’s key objectives, explaining the subtle dynamics she needed to navigate.

After absorbing his instructions, Eleanor stared at him in disbelief. “Isn’t this going overboard? She hasn’t wronged you. Why are you so determined to provoke her?”

Julian’s voice remained eerily calm. “She moved past me long ago. This won’t disturb her peace.”

“You still care whether she has feelings for you, yet you’re already involved with another woman. You’re truly a walking contradiction.”

𝖲𝖺𝗏e 𝗒оu𝘳 𝗳а𝘃о𝗿𝘪𝘁e 𝗻𝗼v𝗲l𝗌 oո 𝗀𝘢𝗅𝗻𝗼𝘷𝗲ls.𝖼𝗈m

Julian’s head snapped up, his stare turning glacial.

Eleanor recognized the warning signs and knew better than to push him further. She laughed off the tension and disappeared to try on potential dresses.

The evening of celebration arrived, and Katherine made her entrance with a commanding presence.

Her professional triumphs had polished her natural magnetism until she practically glowed. She dazzled everyone present, yet her demeanor remained gracious and understated, earning genuine admiration from the crowd.

Julian matched her magnetic energy from across the room, engaging smoothly with his circle of guests. His spirits appeared elevated, and his tailored long coat emphasized his impressive height and refined bearing. He carried himself with relaxed confidence during every conversation, naturally drawing attention wherever he moved.

The stunning young woman clinging to his arm had become a media darling. Katherine remembered spotting them together at a hotel once, and their connection had clearly intensified with remarkable speed since then. Tonight marked their first truly public appearance together.

The gentleman speaking with Julian grinned knowingly and observed, “Miss Vance certainly works quietly but effectively, capturing Mr. Nash so thoroughly.”

Eleanor’s smile turned playfully coy. “When fate decides to intervene, resistance becomes impossible.”

The man’s curiosity sharpened. “So tell me, Mr. Nash, do you have wedding plans with such an exceptional young lady?”

Julian answered with calculated casualness, “If we take our time, perhaps within a year. If we rush things, expect your invitation tomorrow morning.”

The man’s laughter boomed across their corner of the room.

Eleanor delivered a theatrical punch to Julian’s arm. “Marriage won’t come that easily for you. My wedding rings will cost you billions. Are you prepared for that sacrifice?”

Julian’s response flowed without hesitation. “Everything I own will belong to you anyway; you can have anything you want.”

From her position nearby, Katherine caught every word of their exchange with painful clarity.

She drained her juice in a single, decisive gulp.

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Message from Noa: We’re in the final quarter of the year, my dear ones, hang in there! God loves you and Noa wishes you all the best. (ɔO‿=)ɔ ♥

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