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Chapter 267

She had attended major film festivals and walked numerous red carpets, even being invited as a heavyweight

guest to various banquets.

However, no man had ever taken the initiative to refuse to hold her hand as they made their entrance.

This was an utter humiliation for her.

But she quickly smiled, hiding her displeasure in her heart. “I understand, CEO Storm, be rest assured, | won't

make things difficult for you with Miss Sylvia.”

Eder nodded, his long and proud legs stepping out of the car, taking the lead to get out.

Immediately, Eric followed suit, going to the other side to help Ava open the car door.

As soon as the two appeared, they becthe focus of everyone's attention, with camera flashes clicking

all around them.

Ava effortlessly handled such scenes, her smile elegant and noble. The two of them entered side by side, but

they maintained a perfect distance, not even brushing against each other's clothing.

Throughout the subsequent social interactions and engagements, Ava remained well-behaved and maintained

an appropriate distance.

Eder’s guard against her loosened slightly.

Sylvia had arrived at the venue long before the two of them.

However, she didn’t enjoy socializing, so she had been sitting in an secluded corner with Tom, savoring

her wine.

Tom drank cup after cup, his face filled with gloom.

Sylvia was puzzled. “What’s wrong with you? Who made you unhappy again?”

Tom pouted in frustration. “Eder!”

“Huh?” Sylvia was puzzled. “You cto S City, and you haven't even talked to him, right? How did he manage

to bother you?”

“He intercepted you before | reached the legal age for marriage. Now, with the commercial alliance between the

Grant and Smith families, | probably won't have a chance in this lifetime!”

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Sylvia couldn't help but chuckle and playfully flick his forehead with her finger,

“What are you thinking! Even if I'm not engaged to him, | don’t like men younger than me!”

Tom grumbled, “You're talking nonsense! You said you likedbefore!”

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Sylvia sighed and honestly told him, “You silly kid, | like you as a friend and a little brother, not as a lover. Don’t

harbor any illusions about me, or else I'll have to keep my distance from you in the future, and we

won't even be able to be friends.”

“No!” Tom gulped down the red wine in his glass, comforting himself. “Although | don’t have the fortune to marry

you in this lifetime, it’s still good to be your confidant.”

Sylvia couldn't help but laugh at his train of thought and shook her head helplessly.

Having sat quietly in the corner for a long time, Sylvia still hadn't seen Eder. Deciding to find an excuse to leave

her seat, she said, “I'm going to the restroom, I'll be back soon.”

At that particular moment, they found themselves standing next to the fountain pool in the hotel garden. Eder

and Ava had just finished attending a social gathering.

“Mr. Storm, | can’t help but feel that addressing you as ‘Storm’ would create a more friendly atmosphere. Would

that be agreeable to you?”

“Of course, feel free to callwhatever makes you comfortable.”

Without hesitation, she responded with a sweet tone, “Storm, did | perform well during the social gathering? Are

you satisfied with how | carried myself?”

Eder maintained his cool expression. “It was okay.”

Those two words brought a wide smile to her face, as if she had just received a bag of candies.

When Eder said “okay,” it actually meant “good” or “satisfactory.” Essentially, he was expressing his

contentment.

Finally, Eder managed to praise her with a single sentence!

Her face was beaming with joy. “In that case, Storm, could you accompanyto find a quiet spot to sit? After

standing and conversing for so long, | feel a bit exhausted.”

Eder glanced at her high-heeled shoes that added an extra twelve centimeters to her height and

consent.

his

The two of them strolled along the pebble pathway in the garden.

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The surroundings were serene, with dimly lit street lamps that cast a hazy aura on their figures from

behind.

Eder silently walked, his hands tucked into his suit pants pockets, exuding an air of nobility with a hint of

rebelliousness. As long as Ava remained silent, he saw no need to initiate a conversation.

They proceeded at a leisurely pace, and the atmosphere grew unusually calm, evoking a sense of intrigue.

Ava pondered on what topic to discuss. The unevenness of the stone path caused her to lose her footing,

throwing her off balance.

“Oh, dear!” Reacting instinctively, she leaned towards Eder.

Eder quickly stepped back, narrowly avoiding any physical contact.

As Ava teetered on the brink of a fall, Eder swiftly extended his hand to offer support.

“Storm, you frightened me!” Ava’s complexion turned pale, and she tightly clung to his arm, even attempting to

nestle into his embrace.

Eder’s expression changed, and just as he was about to push her away, he caught sight of a woman in a red

dress standing a few meters ahead.

Sylvia stood with her hands crossed, observing quietly. Her eyes were filled with a mix of sarcasm and coldness

as they remained fixed on Eder.

“Sylvia, please listen to what | have to say...”

Before he could finish his sentence, Sylvia let out a disdainful snort and walked away without even glancing

back.

“Sylvia!” Eder’s heart ached from her coldness, and he yearned to chase after her. However, Ava, who stood in

front of him, seemed terrified and clung tightly to his arm, refusing to let go.

“Storm, it seems like I've twisted my foot. It’s really painful!”

Eder paid no attention to her pain. With a gloved hand, he grabbed her by the neck, his furious eyes filled

with resentment.

“You saw Sylvia, didn’t you? You purposely pretended to trip and fall onto me, makinglook guilty in front of

her. Is that what you intended?”

Ava wore an anguished expression, her face flushed, struggling to catch her breath. “Storm, what doyou mean? |

don’t understand. My foot is truly twisted, and it hurts. If you don’t believe me, you can check it yourself. I'm not

trying to deceive you... *cough, cough*”

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“Well, it better be true!”

Eder released his grip, uninterested in verifying whether she was lying or not.

His priority was Sylvia's anger, which outweighed everything else. He turned to chase after her, but Ava once

again grabbed onto his sleeve.

Abandoning her previous playfulness, she spoke with a serious expression on her face:

“Storm, you really don’t understand Ms. Sylvia. You're pouring all your love into her, but she will only end up

hurting you more deeply. She might be willing to be with you now, but during this time, has she ever uttered

those three little words, ‘I love you‘? Don’t you see?”

Eder gave her a menacing glare, ruthlessly shaking off her hand and rushing after Sylvia.

Ava struggled to maintain her balance and ended up falling to the ground. She didn’t mind the mud that stained

her pristine white dress.

She kept her eyes fixed on Eder’s retreating figure, her eyes sparkling with excitement, and her face lit up with

an exuberant smile.

Sylvia chose to walk away, while Eder opted to run after her.

So, just as Sylvia was about to ascend the steps leading to the banquet hall, Eder swiftly intercepted her.

“Sylvia, please givea moment to explain, alright?”

Sylvia glanced at him with an indifferent expression. Avoiding any contact with the part of his suit that Ava had

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touched, she folded her hands and attempted to bypass him, heading towards the banquet hall.

Aware of his dirtied attire, Eder refrained from touching her. Instead, he stood in her way, blocking her

path.

“Sylvia...”

His eyes welled up with slight tears, and his voice softened, filled with a plea.

Ignoring his pleading gaze, Sylvia suppressed her anger and firmly commanded, “Just go.”

Eder felt a pang of pain in his chest from her harsh words and bit his lip in frustration.

In front of the entrance to the banquet hall, he unbuttoned his suit jacket and unhesitatingly removed it. He then

took off his gloves and tossed them into the nearby trash bin.

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He acted quickly, without any hesitation or doubt.

The all-black silk shirt showcased his well-defined waist, emphasizing his strong physique.

His unusual behavior caught the attention of many curious onlookers, causing them to turn their gaze in

their direction.

Eder simply ignored the curious glances and lifted Sylvia up in his arms.

This sudden action surprised and even shocked sof the nearby bystanders, prompting a few gasps.

“What are you doing?” Sylvia stared at him with a mix of anger and curiosity. “Are you out of your mind?

Putdown!”

As she tried to free herself, Eder leaned closer to her ear, his voice soft and husky.

“There are so many people watching us, Sylvia. Don’t forget our morning agreement. Besides, I've already

disposed of the clothes that got tainted. I'm innocent. Once we're back, I'll explain everything to you slowly,

okay?”

“Be good, don’t move. If you fall from my hands, the stock market of both the Grant and Smith families will

plummet tomorrow.”

Sylvia understood the situation well.

She clenched her teeth in frustration, resisting the urge to twist his ear and instead leaned closer, encircling his

neck in a subtle yet affectionate manner.

Eder knew she was suppressing her anger. With a wicked curve on his thin lips, he spoke in a teasing

tone.

“Whether tomorrow's stock market for the Grant and Smith families will skyrocket or plummet depends on how

cooperative Sylvia is right now.”

“What else do you have in mind?” Sylvia accurately detected a hint of mischief in his words.

His smile grew wider. “To make headlines with our engagement, and do what an engaged couple should

do!”

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