Beside the Maybach, Marvin reached out, gracefully assisting Baylee from the vehicle.

Clad in a gown that mirrored the night sky and accented with a diamond hairpin, Baylee’s regal yet icy demeanor was softened by the elegance of her appearance. Her subtle smile, as she linked arms with Marvin, painted her as a sovereign of the night.

“Baylee!”

Ellie was the first to pierce the quiet, guiding Kaiden toward them. Her dress, slightly too large, threatened to trail along the floor as she descended the stairs. Kaiden, ever attentive, subtly lifted the hem to prevent it from catching.

A murmur of surprise rippled through the guests. While it was known that Kaiden was devoted to Ellie, witnessing such an act of care firsthand elevated her status in their eyes, hinting at the depth of their relationship. This act, however, was merely the tip of the iceberg.

Soon after, the crowd eagerly engaged in exchanges of greetings, with Marvin and Baylee graciously mingling with the guests. Ellie breathed a sigh of relief, as attention shifted from her and Kaiden to the other distinguished guests.

Jerome approached, after offering his greetings to Marvin, and joked with Ellie.

“You really keep your cards close, Ellie!”

“What do you mean?” Ellie raised an eyebrow in confusion.

“To own a private island and a helicopter at your age is quite the feat!” Theo chimed in with a chuckle.

Edwin’s gaze lingered on Ellie, mixed emotions swirling within. He couldn’t afford to own a private island. It made sense why his mother believed he wasn’t good enough for Ellie. Indeed, he was unworthy!

“Eh, how did you know about this?” Ellie expressed her astonishment.

“It’s common knowledge among our circles,” Jerome revealed. “Darrell got drunk a few days ago; he was shouting in a bar about your island and helicopter, bragging about how awesome you are, and that he had been dumped.”

Edwin speculated, “He couldn’t possibly have a crush on you, could he? Knowing he’s not worthy and thus feeling heartbroken?”

Upon hearing Edwin’s speculation, Kaiden’s expression turned noticeably colder. Realizing that mentioning someone else’s affection for Ellie displeased Kaiden, Edwin awkwardly touched his nose.

“Of course not,” Ellie, with a light laugh, brushed off the concern. “I’ll invite you to the island when you’re free.”

As for the reason for Darrell’s broken heart, it was most likely Carole. He only had himself to blame!

“Where’s Levy?” Kaiden inquired, looking around.

“He’s gone to pick up his girlfriend,” Jerome revealed with a smile. “He’s changed his type this time; she’s a good girl, deeply interested in chemistry.”

Before Ellie could give it much thought, she noticed a waiter calling Marvin away. She quickly informed Kaiden and made her way toward Baylee. However, Ellie noticed that Aphrodite and a few socialites had already approached Baylee before she could.

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