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She saw her\u2013a female driver, quite attractive though not stunningly beautiful. Kylie had initially thought Damian\u2019s red\u2013rimmed eyes were from being struck by the troublemaker.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But that night, there had been a tissue box near her leg, and Damian had taken one to carefully wipe his eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Now, seeing Scarlett\u2019s face clearly, Kylie belatedly realized that perhaps Damian hadn\u2019t been physically hurt that night. Maybe he had genuinely been crying.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Having known Damian for years, Kylie had never seen him get emotional over anyone. But if her intuition was correct, then this woman was the first\u2013which spoke volumes about her significance in Damian\u2019s heart.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The thought sent a sharp pang through Kylie\u2019s chest. Though Damian had a certain reputation, having grown up alongside him, she believed he wasn\u2019t truly promiscuous.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She, Kylie, was the only female friend who had remained consistently by his side all these years, their relationship never crossing beyond friendship.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Because of this special position, Kylie had quietly hoped that one day she might truly stand beside Damian as more than a friend. But now, there was another woman occupying that space.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After pulling Scarlett back, Damian stretched his long leg out, effectively blocking her path to prevent another\u00a0<\/p>\n
escape. At the same time, he asked discontentedly, \u201cWhat? Am I going to bite? Running so far away!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett didn\u2019t answer his question. Instead, she turned her attention to Kylie. Ever since being pulled back, she had felt Kylie\u2019s gaze fixed intently on her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
So, she took the initiative to greet her. \u201cHello.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kylie paused briefly before replying, \u201cHello, I\u2019m Kylie.\u201d Though she wore a smile, it didn\u2019t reach. her eyes\u2013the expression seemed somewhat strained.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett curved her lips slightly. \u201cScarlett.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kylie continued studying her, her gaze unmistakably unfriendly, filled with scrutiny and\u00a0<\/p>\n
assessment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian\u2019s arm rested casually along the back of Scarlett\u2019s chair, his leg still blocking her front. He turned to Kylie.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before he could speak, she asked first, \u201cDamian, shall we go toast my dad together?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Ethan was Kylie\u2019s father.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Damian didn\u2019t hesitate, refusing politely but firmly, \u201cNo, I\u2019ll go toast Mr. Warren separately with my darling later.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kylie was visibly disappointed but maintained her composure. \u201cOh.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian had always understood Kylie\u2019s feelings and had explicitly rejected her before.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But seeing her like this, he felt compelled to remind her again. \u201cKylie, at the company, you\u2019re my executive assistant. But outside work, you are the Warren heiress. In unnecessary situations, you should maintain appropriate distance from me. Otherwise, my darling might easily misunderstand our relationship.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kylie, as the Warren heiress, didn\u2019t need to work. But for Damian, she had willingly taken the position as his assistant\u2013a role she had faithfully filled for years:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Last time, when Damian brought Kylie to an event and someone inquired about her identity, he had deliberately described her as the woman closest to him in his daily life.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Though the statement carried suggestive undertones, it was technically true\u2014as his assistant, close professional contact was unavoidable.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian\u2019s blunt words sounded harsh even to Scarlett, let alone to Kylie, who had been accustomed to privilege since childhood.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Kylie\u2019s eyes instantly reddened. Tears of humiliation welled up as she snapped at Damian, \u201cDamian, you\u2019re such a jerk!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With that, Kylie hurried away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian didn\u2019t chase after her. Instead, he turned Scarlett\u2019s chair to face him, compelling her to meet his gaze. His tone was stern and serious. \u201cWhy were you avoiding me earlier?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett looked at his handsome features. Instead of answering directly, she remarked, \u201cSpeaking to her like that must have been very hurtful for Ms. Warren.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian responded firmly, \u201cIf I have feelings for someone, I should make that clear to others.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett paused, then lowered her head. \u201cDamian, I\u2019m a married woman. I don\u2019t understand why you\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian didn\u2019t let her finish. He popped a grape into her mouth. \u201cLet\u2019s not talk about that right\u00a0<\/p>\n
now.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett ate the grape, her emotions in quiet turmoil.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Soon, an announcement invited guests to proceed to the main hall for the formal dinner.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ethan had arranged specific seating. Those with stronger backgrounds or higher status were assigned to designated tables.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Consequently, Vincent, Damian, and several others were all seated together.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The table accommodated ten people. Their group included Vincent, Damian, Daniel, Sabrina, Harris, Caleb, Felix, Zachary\u2026 One seat remained vacant, so Ethan hadn\u2019t assigned anyone else to it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The table was lavishly set with an extensive variety of dishes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nine people sat around the table, representing two distinct social factions.\u00a0<\/p>\n
No one initiated conversation; everyone ate quietly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina sat between Vincent and Caleb. Both men attended to her, serving her food, so she barely needed to lift a finger herself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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