Chapter 124


    After introducing herself, Matilda stepped down from the stage before the audience had a chance to


    react, disappearing into the crowd with Criss. It was only when they had vanished that everyone


    seemed to snap out of their trance, murmuring the name Dawn.


    That night, Dawn became an enchanting dream in everyone’s minds. She was dignified and aloof, her


    gaze proud. Even though she had faced downfall, she had risen from the ashes time. and again.


    As long as she still breathed, as long as her convictions held, life was but a chance to start


    anew!


    Matilda wove through the crowd, soon spotting her friend Chloe arm–in–arm with Den Yeager as


    they, too, descended the stage. Chloe shed Matilda a smile, “You’re quite the star tonight.”


    Feeling a touch of shyness, Matilda returned thepliment, “You look gorgeous as well.


    Den, a man whose presence was always enigmatic, regarded Matilda with the respect one


    gentleman reserved for another. His light golden eyes, reminiscent of fine amber. acknowledged her


    presence.


    “Ms. Thompson, a pleasure,” he greeted her warmly.


    Talented women naturallymanded men’s admiration.


    Grateful for Den’s past assistance, Matilda shook his hand and grabbed two sses of champagne


    from a passing server’s tray. Their sses clinked, the bubbly liquid shimmering. “Thank you for your


    hospitalityst time.”


    “Don’t mention it,” Den replied, casually wrapping an arm around Chloe’s waist. They made quite the


    pair, Den’s casual eleganceplementing Chloe’s charm.


    Chloe yfully warned, “If Mr. Yeager ever tires of me and I’m out on the streets, you’ll take me in,


    won’t you, Matilda?”


    With augh, Matilda replied, “Nonsense, Chloe. How could anyone let you go?”


    “Exactly. I cherish you too much to ever let you go,” Den said with his usual sardonic grin, causing


    Chloe to roll her eyes before turning back to Matilda with a warm smile. “We’re off to greet some


    partners. If we’rete wrapping up, let’s grab ate–night bite together.”


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    “Sounds good,” Matilda nodded.


    Chloe whispered before leaving. “Behind you, there’s a guy who’s been watching you for a while


    now.”


    Before Matilda could inquire further, Chloe and Den were off. Matilda turned, only to lock eyes with


    Yvan.


    Chapter 124


    Yvan stood out even in a crowded room, his imposing presence hard to miss. With his impable


    attire, handsome features, and an air of detachment, he was the epitome of cool reserve. Though


    numerous socialites greeted him, his smiles remained distant, his eyes icy pools.


    He was the kind of man who kept emotions at bay, discussing anything but love. To him, love was a


    mere diversion, a game he could abandon at any moment without a second thought.


    Matilda’s gaze met Yvan’s, a shback to a birthday party long ago when a younger, more naive


    version of herself had first encountered Yvan. Their eyes had met after a lengthy avoidance, a moment


    that made her heart skip a beat.


    The scene was reminiscent of a dream from yesteryear, but the yers had changed, the passage of


    time rendering everything unrecognizable. Matilda suspected she had been the first to fall, and in that


    instant, she had unwittingly conceded victory to Yvan.


    He approached her, his steps measured, his aristocratic demeanor chilling. As he stopped before her,


    his almost devilishly attractive face turned to hers.


    He addressed her with a familiarity that sent a jolt through her, “Mat.”