Chapter 219


    The Peterson estate was nothing short of a royal pce. Everyer shimmered with splendor and


    luxury, a testament to their status as local royalty.


    Guests, a veritable who’s who of high society from across the nation, mingled with ease and elegance


    among the opulent surroundings.


    Reba scanned the room. And there he was, the man she loathed to her very core.


    Dressed in a tailored suit that looked like it had been pressed just seconds before, Alex stood amidst a


    cluster of fawning admirers. Between his fingers, a lit cigarette added to his insouciant charm. His eyes


    were slightly squinted, as if he was savoring the act of overturning the natural order of things.


    In the past, Reba couldn’t fathom why Alex always squinted. It was onlyter that she realized this


    was the way he looked at his ythings. Contempt, disdain, and revulsion lurked in the depths of his


    gaze…


    Thest image Reba had seen before her untimely demise was of Alex, eyes narrowed, corners of


    his lips upturned in a smirk, “Tsk, you’re a tough one, aren’t you? Still clinging to life even now!”


    After those words, darkness embraced Reba forever.


    “Ms. Morris,” a pleasant male voice broke through her reverie, and she looked up to find Alex


    approaching


    her.


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    Just like before, Alex took the initiative to greet her. In her previous life, she had naively thought it was


    love at first sight.


    When Audrey showed up at the Morris Manor to seek a marriage, she had still foolishly believed that


    Alex loved her. Back then, her mind was filled with whimsical notions of marriage. Little did she know


    that from that day on, she was stepping out of heaven and into hell.


    There is no such thing as love at first sight in this world!


    “Mr. Peterson,” Reba managed to conceal the fear in her eyes, “this is my sister, Anthea Yeager.”


    “In this life, Anthea was Alex’s prey,” Reba thought, “I have no reason to be afraid of him.”


    But as she stood there, a cold sweat broke out on her back. She had thought with Anthea present, she


    wouldn’t be afraid of Alex. Yet, seeing him again, she couldn’t suppress the terror emanating from her


    very


    bones.


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    Alex shifted his attention to Anthea and offered his hand, “Pleasure to meet you, Ms. Yeager.”


    “Nice to meet you,” Anthea replied, taking his hand.


    Just then, a servant approached Alex and whispered in his ear. Alex’s expression remained unchanged


    as he turned back to Anthea and Reba, “I apologize for anyck of hospitality at my home today


    due to therge number of guests. I hope you’ll forgive us.”


    Reba didn’t respond, her difort evident.


    Anthea smiled lightly, “Please, Mr. Peterson, attend to your other guests.”


    As Alex nced at Reba, his eyes narrowed slightly before he turned and walked away. Moments


    later, he returned, “Ms. Yeager, may I have a moment? Pleasee with me.”


    “Is something the matter, Mr. Peterson?” Anthea asked, setting down a delectable cherry cheesecake


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    had been enjoying.


    Alex’s gaze lingered on the dessert for a moment. “It’s Kendrick Wright; he heard that Ms. Yeager was


    at the party and specifically asked me to bring you to him.”


    Reba’s eyes widened in disbelief, convinced she was hallucinating. She was supposed to be


    Kendrick’s lifesaver, not Anthea!


    “That’s a mistake, Mr. Peterson. Kendrick is looking for me,” Reba blurted out, unable to contain


    herself any longer.


    What if Kendrick left upon realizing Anthea wasn’t his savior? She couldn’t wait any longer!