She’s Back, and Hell’s Coming with Her novel Chapter 262

“But he’s not even married yet. I heard he’s sworn off marriage altogether. What a shame—otherwise, I’d have introduced my daughter to him.”

“Wait, really? He’s against marriage? I heard he runs a business overseas and has no interest in the Sutton family fortune. Someone as accomplished as that—how could he be against marriage?”

“I know, right? I just don’t get kids these days. They have everything they could possibly want, but for some reason, they decide marriage isn’t for them. It’s not like they can’t afford to support a wife and kids.”

The man who was the subject of their gossip was sitting just a short distance away.

He heard every word, the corner of his mouth twitching in amusement.

Where on earth did these people get their rumors? They seemed to know more about his life than he did.

Since when was he “sworn off marriage”?

Wallace shook his head with a helpless smile.

On stage, the two guests of honor finished their speeches, drawing another wave of enthusiastic applause from the crowd.

Tonight, Desmond played the role of the devoted, gentle father perfectly.

To outsiders, he looked every bit the doting dad.

Sabrina glanced at Hester, who was struggling to mask her displeasure. For a moment, Sabrina felt a twinge of emotion.

Even knowing it was all just a performance, she couldn’t help but feel repulsed.

That warm fatherly smile—how often had he given it to Celine instead?

Today, Sabrina had brought him pride. Now that she’d finally proven her worth to him and to the Sutton family, he could finally smile at her that way.

How utterly ironic.

The emcee’s voice rang out, drawing everyone’s attention.

“And now, it’s time for the ball. Please, everyone, choose a partner and join us on the dance floor!”

The lights in the ballroom flared to life, and the atmosphere shifted instantly as couples began inviting each other to dance.

Some people preferred not to dance, so they gathered in small groups, chatting and watching the elegant couples sweep across the floor.

That’s when Sabrina spotted a familiar face.

Shawn.

What was he doing here?

She certainly hadn’t sent him an invitation.

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