His words about Sadie’sck of manners not only embarrassed her but also shamed Den and his family.


    Hannah grinned, casting a quick nce at Den.


    “Mr.


    Navarro, can guests be apanied as long as they have an invitation card?”


    “If you possess an invitation to tonight’s charity event, you’re allowed to bring a family member,” the manager answered candidly.


    “Really?” Hannah’s eyebrows arched, and she nced towards Eliana.


    “Do mistresses count as family members?”


    Color drained from Eliana’s face.


    She wobbled and leaned weakly into Den, as if on the verge of tears.


    The manager grasped Hannah’s implication and turned to Den.


    “Mr.


    Edwards, ording to the invitation, you may bring only one guest.


    Please don’t put us in an awkward position.


    ”


    Den’s face clouded over, his gaze towards Hannah inscrutable.


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    “Den! You promised to bring me to the event! You can’t go back on your word!” Sadiemanded.


    Eliana wept, gripping Den’s sleeve, and didn’t say anything.


    Casting a nce at Eliana, Den said to Sadie, “There will be other times.


    For tonight, Eliana will apany me.


    ”


    Upon hearing this, Sadie lost herposure entirely, making a scene at the entrance.


    “Eliana can go with you at other events.


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    She nced at Eliana, asking, “You’re not nning topete with me, are you?”


    Eliana, her eyes tinged with red, responded softly, “I was interested in checking it out, given how rare this opportunity is.


    But since you want to go in, Den, please take her.


    ”


    Rubbing his forehead in frustration, Den felt torn.


    Eliana was so thoughtful, he hated to leave her behind.


    “You shoulde in with ” he said.


    “Den! I am your sister!” Sadie interjected, pulling Eliana away from him before turning to confront her brother.


    “How could you favor an outsider over me?”


    Sadie’s rash actions drew a crowd outside the venue, turning the entrance into an unexpected scene.


    Standing alone by the entrance, Hannah suddenly felt her eagerness to enter wane.