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A flicker of unease crossed Jacob’s bright, clear eyes.
She’d noticed something.
He feigned wariness: “Mrs. Potter, my teacher says it’s rude to pry into others‘ family matters.”
Heather choked up, realizing she’d indeed overstepped.
Yet she marveled at the child’s sharpness–so young yet already wary of strangers.
“Forgive me, dear. Grandma was wrong.”
She reached to tousle Jacob’s hair.
He dodged her touch.
Heather’s hand froze mid–air.
Nearby, Willie frowned seeing his usually distant great–aunt so taken with Roy. Bitterness prickled his chest.
“Aunt, I’ll show Roy around now. We won’t disturb you further.”
Heather couldn’t detain them. “Of course. Enjoy yourselves. Find me if you need anything.”
As the boys left, her curiosity still gnawed.
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Summoning her secretary, she ordered: “Investigate that child’s background. Focus on his parents.”
“Understood.”
The boy resembled Geoffrey so uncannily–a spitting image of what Sutton’s heir might look like.
“Is Geoffrey here yet?”
The secretary checked his watch. “The banquet starts in an hour. Mr. Sutton is likely en route.”
Heather nodded. When her son came, she’d make sure he paid attention to the young ladies at the banquet.
Find a woman soon and give her a bouncing baby boy.
Meanwhile.
Maureen and Katherine picked dresses before the banquet.
Neither wanted to stand out, so they chose two simple, ordinary
gowns.
Yet the plainer the dress, the more it highlighted Maureen’s dazzling beauty.
Katherine gasped: “Wow, stunning.”
“Most people need clothes to shine, but you make rags look designer.”
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Maureen’s smile deepened, drawing eyes like magnets.
Truth be told, Katherine held her own.
Her beauty grew on you–less striking than Maureen’s first impression, but lovelier with every glance.
When they walked out together, their driver felt he’d witnessed art.
The car headed toward the Sutton family’s ancestral home.
Maureen remembered her last visit–five years ago already.
How time flew.
Outside the Sutton estate.
Luxury cars lined up bumper–to–bumper.
For Nicholas’s milestone birthday, every Karaville VIP attended, bringing their children along.
Katherine’s father had camped outside since dawn.
Tonight, he’d watch Katherine like a hawk, demanding she land a rich bachelor.
Katherine’s head throbbed at the sight of him.
“Reenie, guess you’ll have to find Geoffrey alone later.”
“I’ll go deal with my dad first.”
Maureen nodded. “Alright.”
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Katherine got out of the car first and walked toward Scott.
“Dad.”
“Only showing up now?
Do you realize the Carter and Wang girls arrived ages ago? They’ve been currying favor with Mrs. Gu…” Scott couldn’t help lecturing the
moment he saw her.
Katherine could only offer vague responses.
Sitting inside the car, Maureen watched their retreating figures with genuine envy.
If her own father were still here, she could be holding his arm today.
She didn’t dwell on it, instructing the driver to find a quieter spot to park before stepping out.
Maureen glanced at her watch–only six minutes left before the banquet began.
Geoffrey valued punctuality above all.
She positioned herself where Geoffrey would pass on his way back, then headed toward the banquet venue.
Sure enough, a discreet luxury Bentley soon glided past her.
In the back seat, Geoffrey was reviewing documents.
“Isn’t that Ms. Ramirez?”
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The driver remarked.
Soon, the car reversed back.
The window rolled down as Geoffrey closed his laptop, turning hawk- like eyes toward Maureen.
Today, she wore an ivory–white backless gown that made her skin glow even brighter.
A flicker of admiration crossed Geoffrey’s gaze.
He wasn’t surprised–his bodyguard had reported her and Katherine’s arrival earlier.
“What a coincidence,” he said with a faint smile.
Maureen’s eyes sparkled. “Yes, quite the coincidence.”
“Get in.”
Geoffrey wasted no more words.
Maureen didn’t refuse, sliding into the seat beside him.
“Did you come looking for me?”
Strangers never used this road–only his driver knew it.
“I wondered if I might find lost memories here,” Maureen lied without batting an eye,
Geoffrey’s expression turned unreadable.
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He told the driver, “Take us to my place first.”
He meant his quarters at the family estate.
“Yes, sir.”
Maureen was still trying to figure out his intention.
Geoffrey met her gaze. “If you’re hunting memories, our Honeymoon Suite is the place to start.”
Their new home was Pearl, but their wedding–night suite remained here at the estate.
Geoffrey’s room stood unchanged–monochrome, just like always.
He walked in and began undressing in front of Maureen.
First came the suit jacket, then he unbuttoned his cuffs and collar one by one.
Maureen froze.
She stiffened slightly.
Clearly unprepared for Geoffrey’s actions, she instinctively averted her
gaze.
Geoffrey watched her leisurely, noticing the flush spreading across her profile.
He deliberately approached: “Too scared to look?”
“Don’t want your memories back?”
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The man’s scorching gaze traveled downward.
Maureen’s cheeks burned like fire. Wasn’t she supposed to seduce Geoffrey? Why did roles reverse?
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A flicker of unease crossed Jacob’s bright, clear eyes.
She’d noticed something.
He feigned wariness: “Mrs. Potter, my teacher says it’s rude to pry into others‘ family matters.”
Heather choked up, realizing she’d indeed overstepped.
Yet she marveled at the child’s sharpness–so young yet already wary of strangers.
“Forgive me, dear. Grandma was wrong.”
She reached to tousle Jacob’s hair.
He dodged her touch.
Heather’s hand froze mid–air.
Nearby, Willie frowned seeing his usually distant great–aunt so taken with Roy. Bitterness prickled his chest.
“Aunt, I’ll show Roy around now. We won’t disturb you further.”
Heather couldn’t detain them. “Of course. Enjoy yourselves. Find me if you need anything.”
As the boys left, her curiosity still gnawed.
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Summoning her secretary, she ordered: “Investigate that child’s background. Focus on his parents.”
“Understood.”
The boy resembled Geoffrey so uncannily–a spitting image of what Sutton’s heir might look like.
“Is Geoffrey here yet?”
The secretary checked his watch. “The banquet starts in an hour. Mr. Sutton is likely en route.”
Heather nodded. When her son came, she’d make sure he paid attention to the young ladies at the banquet.
Find a woman soon and give her a bouncing baby boy.
Meanwhile.
Maureen and Katherine picked dresses before the banquet.
Neither wanted to stand out, so they chose two simple, ordinary
gowns.
Yet the plainer the dress, the more it highlighted Maureen’s dazzling beauty.
Katherine gasped: “Wow, stunning.”
“Most people need clothes to shine, but you make rags look designer.”
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Maureen’s smile deepened, drawing eyes like magnets.
Truth be told, Katherine held her own.
Her beauty grew on you–less striking than Maureen’s first impression, but lovelier with every glance.
When they walked out together, their driver felt he’d witnessed art.
The car headed toward the Sutton family’s ancestral home.
Maureen remembered her last visit–five years ago already.
How time flew.
Outside the Sutton estate.
Luxury cars lined up bumper–to–bumper.
For Nicholas’s milestone birthday, every Karaville VIP attended, bringing their children along.
Katherine’s father had camped outside since dawn.
Tonight, he’d watch Katherine like a hawk, demanding she land a rich bachelor.
Katherine’s head throbbed at the sight of him.
“Reenie, guess you’ll have to find Geoffrey alone later.”
“I’ll go deal with my dad first.”
Maureen nodded. “Alright.”
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Katherine got out of the car first and walked toward Scott.
“Dad.”
“Only showing up now?
Do you realize the Carter and Wang girls arrived ages ago? They’ve been currying favor with Mrs. Gu…” Scott couldn’t help lecturing the
moment he saw her.
Katherine could only offer vague responses.
Sitting inside the car, Maureen watched their retreating figures with genuine envy.
If her own father were still here, she could be holding his arm today.
She didn’t dwell on it, instructing the driver to find a quieter spot to park before stepping out.
Maureen glanced at her watch–only six minutes left before the banquet began.
Geoffrey valued punctuality above all.
She positioned herself where Geoffrey would pass on his way back, then headed toward the banquet venue.
Sure enough, a discreet luxury Bentley soon glided past her.
In the back seat, Geoffrey was reviewing documents.
“Isn’t that Ms. Ramirez?”
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The driver remarked.
Soon, the car reversed back.
The window rolled down as Geoffrey closed his laptop, turning hawk- like eyes toward Maureen.
Today, she wore an ivory–white backless gown that made her skin glow even brighter.
A flicker of admiration crossed Geoffrey’s gaze.
He wasn’t surprised–his bodyguard had reported her and Katherine’s arrival earlier.
“What a coincidence,” he said with a faint smile.
Maureen’s eyes sparkled. “Yes, quite the coincidence.”
“Get in.”
Geoffrey wasted no more words.
Maureen didn’t refuse, sliding into the seat beside him.
“Did you come looking for me?”
Strangers never used this road–only his driver knew it.
“I wondered if I might find lost memories here,” Maureen lied without batting an eye,
Geoffrey’s expression turned unreadable.
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He told the driver, “Take us to my place first.”
He meant his quarters at the family estate.
“Yes, sir.”
Maureen was still trying to figure out his intention.
Geoffrey met her gaze. “If you’re hunting memories, our Honeymoon Suite is the place to start.”
Their new home was Pearl, but their wedding–night suite remained here at the estate.
Geoffrey’s room stood unchanged–monochrome, just like always.
He walked in and began undressing in front of Maureen.
First came the suit jacket, then he unbuttoned his cuffs and collar one by one.
Maureen froze.
She stiffened slightly.
Clearly unprepared for Geoffrey’s actions, she instinctively averted her
gaze.
Geoffrey watched her leisurely, noticing the flush spreading across her profile.
He deliberately approached: “Too scared to look?”
“Don’t want your memories back?”
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The man’s scorching gaze traveled downward.
Maureen’s cheeks burned like fire. Wasn’t she supposed to seduce Geoffrey? Why did roles reverse?