The next afternoon at five, Ste assisted Clint with his personal care before leaving the hospital room.


    Stepping outside the hospital entrance, she found Farris already waiting.


    Dressed in a tailored suit, he exuded a gentle, handsome air.


    Ste approached, and Farris opened the car door for her.


    She slightly bowed, thanked him and got in the car.


    Noticing Ste’s evident nervousness, Farris sought to reassure her.


    “It’s just dinner.


    I’ve arranged for a nurse to look after your grandfather.


    I’ll have you back here in two hours.


    ”


    Ste nodded.


    The dinner was set at Seamarsh Hotel.


    Upon arrival, Farris led Ste to a private dining room.


    He swung the door open to reveal a lively gathering of men and women.


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    As Ste followed Farris in, her eyesnded on the man at the center of the room, ensconced on a plush sofa.


    Her heart skipped a beat.


    Matthew was also here.


    Dressed in a meticulously tailored ck suit and a high-end shirt to match, Matthew emanated an aura of unattainable sophistication.


    He was a beacon of elegance amidst a sea of people.


    At that instant, his eyes met Ste’s.


    His gaze was piercing and icy, imposing an intangible weight upon her.


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    Instinctively, Ste felt the urge to flee the room.


    Had she known Matthew would be present, she would never have agreed to apany Farris.


    Just as she was about to retreat, Farris ced a firm hand on her shoulder, gently propelling her forward.


    Leaning in, his voice barely audible, Farris assured her, “Don’t worry.


    These people are all friends of mine.


    They’re easygoing and won’t give you a hard time.


    Trust me, I’ve got your back.


    ”


    Ste was so overwhelmed that his words barely registered in her thoughts.


    She allowed herself to be guided further into the room.


    Matthew observed the closeness between Ste and Farris, his grip on his wine ss involuntarily tightening.


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    Matthew had initially nned to skip the celebration due to his recent fallout with Ste.


    However, Cordell’s relentless persuasion had finally swayed him to attend.