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A sudden thought crossed Sabrina\u2019s mind\u2013perhaps that lingering glance from Damian meant he too had been captivated by her beauty.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She\u2019d heard all the rumors about Damian Langley. Being noticed by him, even briefly, sent a secret thrill through her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had to admit, Damian carried himself with the same commanding presence as Vincent. But the idea of winning over Damian\u2019s heart felt like an even greater conquest. After all, Vincent only had Scarlett, while Damian was known for his wandering eye.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina even entertained the fantasy that if she could make the notoriously fickle Damian settle down, wouldn\u2019t that prove her charm surpassed that of other women?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Though Damian had only glanced at her once, her imagination had already constructed an entire romantic narrative. Lost in these nonexistent thoughts, Sabrina even blushed faintly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Vincent didn\u2019t take Damian\u2019s words seriously. He took Sabrina\u2019s hand and said, \u201cLet\u2019s I\u2019ll introduce you to some prominent figures in the medical field.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina snapped out of her reverie. \u201cOh, alright.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After they entered, Daniel approached Damian with a smirk. \u201cMr. Langley, you may have many women, but not every woman is easily won. Sabrina, for instance\u2013you\u2019ll never have her.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel looked utterly confident. Damian found it laughable.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Lennox, so sure of yourself? What are you, Sabrina\u2019s personal guard dog?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel\u2019s face instantly paled with anger. \u201cDamian, don\u2019t you dare be so arrogant!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian raised his chin, looking down on him with condescending mockery. \u201cYou think you\u2019re worthy of challenging me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Furious, Daniel looked ready to throw a punch, but Harris grabbed his arm. \u201cDaniel, calm down. This is Mr. Warren\u2019s birthday party.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Picking a fight with Damian would only end badly for Daniel. Knowing this, Daniel stopped his bluster. He flicked his sleeve in anger. \u201cLet\u2019s go.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Caleb\u2019s gaze shifted from Scarlett, who stood behind Damian, back to the group. He followed Daniel and Harris into Warren Villa.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As he entered, he glanced back at Scarlett once more, a cold smile curling his lips. \u201cInteresting.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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This was his second time seeing Scarlett. He found her not only beautiful but also intriguingly appealing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Maybe after Vincent divorced her, he could swoop in and comfort her broken heart. And when he got bored, he could just kick her to the curb. The thought excited him strangely.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After the unpleasant group had entered the villa, Damian turned to Scarlett. \u201cAre you okay?\u201d he asked softly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett\u2019s face showed no emotion, no ripple of feeling. She shook her head. \u201cI\u2019m fine.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing her composure, Damian felt relieved.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Noticing her high heels, he took her hand and tucked it into the crook of his arm. \u201cHold onto me,\u201d he instructed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett didn\u2019t refuse. She gently held his arm. \u201cAlright.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Inside Warren Villa, a vast lawn opened up before them, dotted with numerous tables and chairs laden with a dazzling array of fruits and petits fours.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Besides the food, there was champagne, wine, soft drinks\u2026 The guests were numerous, spanning all age groups.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett didn\u2019t know anyone, so she didn\u2019t attempt to mingle. Not seeing Vincent and the others made her feel more at ease.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian stayed with her in a corner seat, fetching her various fruits and cakes until her table was piled high, then he finally stopped.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett stared at the mountain of food in astonishment. She turned to Damian, frowning. \u201cAre you trying to fatten me up like livestock?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian chuckled. \u201cJust try a bit of everything. See what you like.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Knowing he meant well, she thanked him. \u201cThank you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian was about to reply when a male voice sounded behind him. \u201cMr. Langley?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The birthday banquet, put nicely, was a celebration. Put bluntly, it was an opportunity for networking and currying favor with influential figures.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Someone of Damian\u2019s status naturally attracted many sycophants.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian turned to the speaker with a faint smile. \u201cHello.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The man quickly, raised his glass to clink with Damian\u2019s. \u201cMr. Langley, I\u2019ve long admired you.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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This drink is in your honor.\u201d He downed his glass in one go.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian watched him but only took a small sip.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The man wasn\u2019t embarrassed. Instead, he looked at Scarlett and asked tentatively, \u201cMr. Langley, and this lovely lady is\u2026?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian glanced at Scarlett. She was slowly peeling a chestnut, a strand of hair falling over her cheek. She sat there quietly, serene as a painting.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He found himself momentarily captivated.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Snapping out of it, he said to the man, \u201cUnlike my usual companions, this is my goddess. The woman I dream of making mine.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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