Ste, unwilling to divulge specifics, responded curtly, “Nothing.


    I was merely curious.


    ”


    Noticing her hesitation, Sanford refrained from pressing further and inquired gently, “Would you like a stylist to assist with your makeup?”


    Ste politely declined, stating, “It’s not a big deal.


    I can handle it myself.All content is ? N0velDrama.Org.


    See you tonight.


    ”


    “Very well.


    I’ll pick you upter.


    ”


    With that, Sanford stood and departed.


    ncing at her watch, Ste contacted the makeup team.


    She didn’t need to leverage her status as Mrs.


    rk; her connections with Be and other prominent figures in the design world sufficed.


    .


    .


    Library


    A simple phone call ensured that a top-tier makeup team would prepare her.


    At precisely eight o’clock, Sanford arrived at the studio to collect her.


    As Ste emerged and descended the stairs, she exuded elegance.


    Draped in a lc dress, the soft purple fishtail skirt trailed gracefully behind her, reminiscent of a mermaid rising from the ocean’s depths.


    The silk fabric entuated her curves perfectly, and her long hair cascaded casually over her chest, enhancing the smoothness and delicacy of herplexion.


    Sanford momentarily lost focus as he beheld her.


    The hem of her dress danced with her fluid movements, tugging at his heartstrings.


    “Let’s go,” Ste said, shing a bright smile.


    It was only then that Sanford regained hisposure, collected himself, and opened the door for her with a gentlemanly gesture.


    The party took ce in a castle owned by Prosperity Group.


    When Ste, Linked arm-in-arm with Sanford, entered the grand hall, they immediately attracted attention, and whispers rippled through the crowd.


    “Isn’t she Mr.


    rk’s wife? It’s been a while since we’ve seen her.


    She looks even more stunning now.


    ”


    “But why isn’t she apanied by Mr.


    rk?”


    “Did you notice? Mr.


    rk arrived separately, pushing a woman in a wheelchair.


    ”


    “The man with Ste is quite striking too.


    He carries an imposing presence, almost on par with Mr.


    rk.


    Who could he be?”


    “Mr.


    and Mrs.


    rk are truly exceptional.


    In all my years in Seamarsh, they remain the most remarkable couple I’ve encountered.


    ”


    “Have they divorced? Oddly, they appear separately and with differentpanions.


    ”


    “That can’t be true! Don’t jump to conclusions.


    ”


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