Chapter 1439
Chapter 1438:
The moment the words left his mouth, he began glancing around nervously, terrified that Adah might appear at any second and expose his lie in front of everyone, making him a laughingstock.
Ruben’s words struck a nerve with Raymond. After all, at the last banquet, many had noticed that Adah seemed far closer to Lance than to Allan, who had barely received a cold glance and a clear rebuff.
A shadow of doubt crept into Raymond’s mind. What if Ruben was right? What if Adah truly intended to marry Lance and become an Evans?
Irritation and frustration began to simmer beneath his composure. His affable expression crumbled in an instant. “And what does Lance have that Allan doesn’t? What makes you think he can steal Adah away from my grandson p>
“Do you really have to ask?” Ruben replied, pride lacing his voice. “Lance is a prodigy in advanced technology — talented, handsome, the complete package. He and Adah are a perfect match p>
Before the other could respond, the old man added. “Let’s be honest. Your grandson has been missing for weeks. It’s obvious he’s too embarrassed to show his face after losing to Lance. He’s probably licking his wounds in some corner somewhere. You should accept reality p>
Raymond was at a loss for words. Allan had vanished without a trace, and no one had any idea where he was.
His confidence began to crack.
Ruben straightened up, satisfied, savoring his apparent victory. “It was quite predictable that Allan would lose to Lance. The boy inherited my talent — intelligent, charming, and always successful with women. It’s simply the Evans way p>
He let that last remark hang in the air like a thinly veiled reminder of his own old triumphs over Raymond in their personal romantic rivalry from years past.
Raymond felt that familiar old sting once more. He snorted with irritation, turned on his heel, and gave Ruben his back, putting an end to the exchange.
At that very moment, Adah appeared, impeccably dressed and stealing every gaze in the room.
𝘋𝘰𝗐𝗻𝗹o𝖺𝘥 𝖯𝖣𝘍s fre𝘦 оո 𝗀𝘢l𝗇𝘰𝘃е𝗹ѕ.𝘤𝗼m
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Adah possessed a natural beauty that was already dazzling on its own. With the help of expert stylists, she radiated a magnetism impossible to ignore. The moment she entered the ballroom, her presence eclipsed everyone else.
A respectful silence swept through the crowd. “She’s even more stunning in person than on screen p>
Fresh from his sparring match with Raymond, Ruben was still savoring his small victory. He spotted Adah instantly and gave Lance a sharp prod with his cane. “Stop standing there like a fence post! Your girl is here. Go greet her p>
Lance’s mind was in complete turmoil. He knew she had always been kind to him and that she had perhaps even shown a certain interest. Still, they hadn’t truly progressed — they couldn’t even say they were dating.
Now Ruben had publicly called her “his girl,” and the mere thought that she might overhear set his nerves on edge. Adah’s temperament was well known. The last thing he wanted was to anger her and end up humiliated in front of everyone.
Yet with Ruben pushing him forward and leaving him no choice, he took a deep breath and forced himself to move.