Chapter 359
Chapter 359: The Night Wind is Surprisingly Strong
ire Donovan took a deep breath and spoke indifferently, “Come to my room with me.” A
straightforward exchange of money for goods, and thereafter, her and Mia Ashworth, Luna Lyons‘ feu
would be concluded.
Mia Ashworth nodded vigorously, clutching herptop as she stood up to follow ire Donovan. Afte
ire’s departure, Julia Sanders and the others were quite concerned about her, their earlier jesting
mood gone. The three women sat on the bed, anxiously watching the door.
In contrast to them, Sean Vanderbilt and Frederick Vanderbilt were much calmer, continuing their drinks
but asionally ncing towards the door. Finally, the door opened, and ire Donovan entered first.
Sean Vanderbilt put down his ss, and Julia Sanders and the others leapt off the bed, “ire!”
“I’m fine,” ire reassured them with a smile, then retrieved her purse, selected a card, and handed it
to Mia Ashworth. Mia ced herptop on the coffee table, entered the card number, and quickly
transferred the money.
“ire Donovan, look.” She rotated theptop screen towards ire, who nced at it and then
walked over to the bed, picking up a jewelry box. After inspecting it, she handed it to Mia Ashworth.
“This is your ‘Tears of the Rose“”
Mia Ashworth eagerly took the box, her heart settling as she saw the ‘Tears of the Rose‘ ne
inside. She exhaled deeply, nodded to ire Donovan, “Thank you.”
After obtaining the item, she took herptop and left without another word. The door closed with a
bang, and Julia Sanders exploded after Mia Ashworth’s departure, “ire, why did you give her the
‘Tears of the Rose‘? It was hard–won at the auction!”
Cassie Palmer also frowned, “ire, six hundred million, and you’re down ten million.”
ire Donovan just pursed her lips. Her mood wasn’t exactly good, but she just wanted to be alone for
a while. Seeing her silence, Julia Sanders and Cassie Palmer stopped talking, knowing ire had her
reasons for her actions and wouldn’t press her further.
Sean Vanderbilt stood up, walking over to ire Donovan. Noticing her somber expression, he
chuckled softly, gently taking her hand,.
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At the mention of the sea, ire suddenly remembered the ocean breeze. During their stay, they
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At the mention of the sea, ire suddenly remembered the ocean breeze. During their stay, they
hadn’t gone to see the sea at night. She nodded and said softly to Julia Sanders and the others, “I’m
fine, just going out for a walk with Sean.”
“Alright, go ahead,” Julia Sanders waved her hand, and Cassie Palmer nodded.
Leaving the room, ire Donovan was silent the entire way, allowing Sean Vanderbilt to hold her hand.
Stepping out of the hotel, a ten–minute walk brought them to the seaside. The beach wasn’t much
quieter at this time, with many people out enjoying the sea breeze.
The wind, carrying a faint scent of the sea, yed with ire Donovan’s long hair. “Wow…” She
spread her arms, facing the wind, walking andughing, “I didn’t expect the wind to be so strong
tonight.”
Sean Vanderbilt walked beside her,ughing softly, “Yes, when you were out, Julia Sanders said your
greatest wish was to buy an ind and live freely. It seems you really do love the sea.”
“It’s alright.” ire Donovan said with a smile, sping her hands behind her back. As she faced the
wind, her mood visibly lightened. “I’ve never been to the seaside before, but I always dreamed of
owning an ind. Just me and my beloved, self–sufficient on our ind, free from deceit and power
struggles, living a simple and peaceful life…”
“You’re describing a utopia,” Sean Vanderbilt raised an eyebrow, and seeing ire nod, he wrapped
his arms around her. “But the utopia you describe sounds wonderful. We could make it a reality in the
future.”
ire chuckled joyfully, wrapping her arms around Sean Vanderbilt’s waist. Although it made walking
together somewhat awkward, she didn’t mind. Many couples and spouses vacationing on the ind w
simrly affectionate. “Sean, let’s work hard for another ten years. Once we’ve earned enough, we’ll
buy an ind. From then on, we won’t seek wealth or fame, just a simple, blissful life.”
Sean Vanderbilt agreed enthusiastically, “Absolutely.”
They walked to the seaside, and ire Donovan chose a secluded spot to sit, stretching out her legs
and gazing at the sea under the night sky. Sean Vanderbilt sat beside her. Without speaking, he simply
sat in quietpanionship.
The sea at night was restless, with waves asionally crashing ashore, their constant sound in the
background. ire Donovan looked out, her life’s journey shing before her eyes like the sea, never
calm, filled with highs and lows but never defeated, always striving to reach the shore.
Suddenly, her voice, slightly hoarse, broke through the sound of the sea breeze, “Sean.”
Sean Vanderbilt turned to her, his voice soft as silk, “Yes?”
ire Donovan pursed her lips, hugging her knees and resting her head gently on them. She slowly
recounted Mia Ashworth’s words to Sean Vanderbilt. After finishing, she sighed lightly, her deep brown
eyes gazing at Sean’s profile. “Do you think my mother left Ascalon for Silverton without seeking
Joseph Felix because of what Mia Ashworth said?”
Sean Vanderbilt frowned thoughtfully, then shook his head. “The past is filled with varying ounts.
The exact truth is unclear. But Mia Ashworth’s words must have influenced your mother to some
extent.”
“Yes,” ire Donovan lifted her face slightly from her knees. “Regardless, what Joseph Felix did was
despicable. Knowing Mia Ashworth’s feelings, he should have kept his distance. My mother probably
knew this, which is why Mia’s words affected her.”
Sean Vanderbilt remained silent, his deep eyes staring at the sea, lost in thought.
ire Donovan continued. “In a rtionship, it’s fine to have friends, but if you know someone harbors
inappropriate feelings for you, you should decisively cut off such notions. Inaction and evasion only fuel
false hopes. Such behavior is detestable!”
At this, she pouted, recalling Mia Ashworth’s crazed demeanor. Her delicate brows furrowed. “I used
to really dislike Mia Ashworth, and I still do. But after hearing her story, I feel her disdainfulness is
justified. And those who made her this way are even more despicable!”
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