“I’m curious which prestigious family thisdy belongs to.


    ”


    The crowd’s murmurs grew louder, their tone incredulous and increasingly critical of Tatiana.


    With each passingment, Tatiana’splexion grew paler, the mocking tones cutting deep.


    She opened her mouth to retort but found herself speechless, overwhelmed by the situation.


    Defeated and humiliated, she turned on her heel and walked back to her seat.


    Corbett had been watching the unfolding drama with a frosty demeanor.


    His expression toward Tatiana grew colder.


    “I have some business to handleter.


    You can head back on your own,” he said dismissively.


    Tatiana opened her mouth to exin, but Corbett’s focus was already back on his meal.


    A wave of helplessness washed over her.


    She had strived to be a top actress, aiming to marry into a better family.


    Getting close to Corbett had been no small feat, and now, this debacle might have ruined everything.


    Regret gnawed at her.


    Who the hell was that woman? Not only had Tatiana failed to achieve what she wanted, but she had also made a fool of herself in the process.novelbin


    Resentment towards Madisyn simmered within her.


    If only Madisyn hadn’t been taking pictures, she wouldn’t have jumped to conclusions.


    The long-awaited meal now tasted nd and unsatisfying.


    Meanwhile, Madisyn was enjoying her evening.


    When Andrew rejoined her at the table, she continued her meal with a smile, not mentioning the earlier incident.


    Andrew didn’t ask either; instead, he quietly kept serving her food with a gentle smile.


    After they finished, Madisyn and Andrew made their way to the parking lot.


    A man had been watching them there intently.


    Madisyn nced over and noticed the man shared some resemnce with Andrew but carried a far more sinister aura.


    As they drew closer, the man smirked and licked his lips.


    “Andrew, long time no see,” he greeted.


    “Yes, it has been a while,” Andrew replied, maintaining a neutral expression.


    “I heard you’ve found someone special.


    Congrattions.


    ”


    “You’ve got someone yourself, haven’t you?” Corbett, Andrew’s cousin, responded with a sly nce at Madisyn.


    “Your taste remains exceptional.


    She’s just as stunning as the ones before her.


    ”


    Andrew’s expression tightened.


    “Corbett, mind your words.


    ”


    Madisyn, initially intrigued by Corbett’sment, sensed from Andrew’s response that it was a deliberate provocation.


    What a cunning guy, she thought.


    “It’s fine.


    As long as I’m the one with Andrew now, that’s what matters,” she said with a soft smile, holding onto Andrew’s arm.


    “Besides, I’m ttered by yourparison.


    It seems you think quite highly of me.


    ”