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Though barely visible, she’d spotted it.
Bianca guessed it must’ve transferred when Diane kissed Blair.
Their car idled roadside. Bianca instinctively moved toward the back
seat.
But upon opening the door, she found the rear piled high with gift bags and boxes.
Noticing her hesitation, Blair explained: “These are for Uncle Jacob. Take the front seat.”
Without responding, Bianca circled the car and entered the passenger side.
The drive to the Lee residence took under half an hour.
After parking, Blair summoned servants to unload the gifts.
Once everything was carried inside, he opened Bianca’s door and extended his hand.
Ignoring his offered hand, Bianca stepped out alone. Holding her gown’s hem, she walked toward the mansion entrance in her heels.
Blair followed wordlessly.
At the entrance, Jacob emerged immediately after the servants announced them.
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Spotting Blair, Jacob hurried forward to shake hands while offering him a cigarette.
Jacob lit a cigarette for Blair, then said with a smile, “Blair, you’re a rare guest. It’s not often you visit me.”
Blair smiled faintly, “You’re too kind, Uncle Jacob.”
After exchanging a few words, Jacob finally noticed the woman who had entered with Blair.
He recalled the patriarch’s message that Blair would bring his wife to the birthday banquet.
Even knowing Bianca’s identity, Jacob probed, “Blair, is this Uncle Avery’s grand…”
Before Jacob finished, Blair quickly interjected, “Uncle Jacob, this is Bianca, she’s my…‘
As he spoke, he gestured toward Bianca for Jacob.
But he faltered when defining their relationship.
Seeing this, Bianca knew he wouldn’t reveal their marriage, so she stepped forward, “Secretary.”
Jacob visibly stiffened at her response.
Since neither Bianca nor Blair wished to elaborate, Jacob avoided pressing further.
Blair too seemed startled by Bianca’s answer.
Before anyone could react, a brash male voice called from the doorway, “They say Mr. Avery’s generosity knows no bounds. Might I, Elvin,
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have the honor of requesting something from you?”
Elvin’s car pulled over to the curb. As he stepped out, he undid the button of his suit jacket.
His black suit jacket hung open, hands tucked in pockets as he emerged from the shadows, moving with effortless grace and radiating
confidence.
Despite his tarnished reputation as a businessman, he was impossibly handsome. Every gesture exuded charm–flirtatious yet unexpectedly captivating.
The group at the entrance turned toward the sound. Elvin strode toward them.
Stopping before them, Elvin smiled at Jacob. “Uncle Jacob,” he greeted, “since it’s your birthday, would you humor this junior by being our witness?”
Though Elvin arrived empty–handed, Jacob knew the gift had been delivered that afternoon.
Both were prominent families in Ylagos, yet the Lees always ranked above the Jacobs.
Jacob wanted to agree immediately, but his merchant instincts warned him. Reading the room, he sensed Elvin’s true target was Blair–and everyone knew the Lees and Avery Group were rivals.
So Jacob chuckled dismissively. “Elvin, this old man’s too tired for your youngsters‘ games.”
Blair, recognizing Jacob’s dilemma, spoke directly to Elvin. “What exactly do you want, Elvin?
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Let’s hear it.”
Bianca stood silently nearby. She felt Elvin’s hostility but had no standing to speak among them.
Besides, he might not even be here for her.
She remained quiet, observing the tension unfold.
Elvin didn’t press Jacob. Facing Blair’s bluntness, he matched it. “Mr. Avery,” he said, “I’ve got a reputation as a playboy. A day without beauty feels like dying. Be a saint–let your lovely secretary here keep me company.”
Blair laughed coldly at the brazen request. “You said you came to ask me for something. Now you want my secretary?
Are you implying she’s just an object?”
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