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    Alexander’s words struck like a holt from the blue, leaving everyone too stunned to react.


    Even Isabe was shocked, her heart skipping a beat.


    Yet, she eximed in her mind. My goodness, has he lost his mind? Why is saying such things?


    Alexander’s lips curled up into a smile.


    His intent was to give the annoying Isabe a little shock.


    Isabe thought, Since then does Alexander have such a short temper to retaliate with nonsense


    when others upset


    him?


    With a helpless raise of his eyebrow, Alexander thought, I’m not spouting nonsense. I’m speaking


    from my heart.


    Initially, it was indeed Isabe’s inability to settle down and the mental torment she inflicted on


    everyone that led to the continuous postponement of the wedding.


    But now, he found himself shddenly looking forward to seeing her in a wedding dress.


    However, Isabe’s mind was still racing when she suddenly realized something was off. Why is it


    so quiet! Her tablemates were all agape, their stunned gazes locked on something behind


    Alexander.


    Isabe didn’t even need to look back.


    Tsk! I knew it. I’ve been used!


    Alexander was surprised by her reaction.


    Isabe thought, He must have noticed Eleanor’s arrival just now, which is why he deliberately


    made such cheesy remarks, even calling me Be, all to provoke his first love. Indeed, he’s a


    master of mind games.


    Upon hearing these words, Alexander felt as if he had burst a vessel. What on earth is she talking


    about? But… is Eleanor really here?


    Isabe thought, Out of the blue, I find myself envying Zendaya. At least she is being paid for riling


    up her ex, while I’m just an ordinary tool, an unpaid one at that. If, after the divorce, Alexander


    doesn’t spare me a dime, he’d be nothing short of a heartless and greedy man!”


    Alexander though, I can’t believe it. I’m thinking about our wedding, and you’re considering


    divorce?


    Alexander was on the verge ofughing out of anger. The most convoluted journey he had ever


    taken was navigating through thebyrinth of Isabe’s thoughts. How on earth did she manage to


    conjure up such fantasies?


    Isabe thought, Fine, let me see just how charming this first crush of his is.


    Although she had seen pictures, Isabe had never met Eleanor in person.


    Following everyone’s gaze, she turned her head.


    Isabe thought, Wow, she’s indeed a beauty. Oh, is she on the verge of tears? It seems like a


    familiar


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    she tries hard to pretend not to care. And he…”


    Alexander thought. There’s no he!


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    Without any hesitation, Alexander turned around. He was determined to prove that evening that he


    and his ex had parted ways amicably, and there were no lingering feelings.


    Upon turning around, he found himself meeting Eleanor’s g


    Alexander was taken aback for a moment. It had been a long time since hest saw Eleanor, and


    he actually felt a bit unfamiliar with her for a moment.


    At that moment, the expression on Eleanor’s face certainly left an impression on him.


    When they had broken up, Eleanor was just like that–her face was as pale as death, her eyes filled


    with shattered dreams and unshed tears. She seemed as fragile as a willow tree swaying


    precariously in the


    wind.


    Back then, Alexander thought, She seems quite upset, and despite her state of distress, she still


    insists on breaking up. This means she has made up her mind. There’s no need for me to dissuade


    her. All I can do is wish her well for the future.


    Then they broke up and never saw or contacted each other again.


    Upon seeing her again after a while, Alexander had a sudden realization.


    It’s impossible for her to attend the reunion wearing such an expression. Could it be due to what I


    had just said, and that Eleanor truly still has feelings for me? When she left all those years ago, the


    look on her face… Could it have been a silent plea for me to ask her to stay?


    Alexander, who had readily epted the breakup and wished her well back then instead of doing


    anything suddenly felt awkward.


    Isabe thought, Such an expression, Tsk–tsk, it truly tugs at my heartstrings!”


    Alexander was at a loss for words. Why are you pitying me?


    Isabe thought, That said, Dakota’s makeup skills are incredible!


    Alexander was left dumbfounded.


    Isabe thought. The face of one who has suffered an injustice. Men surely can’t discern it, and


    women would struggle to notice without careful observation. Dakota’s skills are simply incredible.


    Alexander’s curious gaze began to scrutinize Eleanor. I a man… That’s why it isn’t immediately


    apparent to


    However, this didn’t prevent Alexander from falling into his usual embarrassing habits.


    So it was all a lie? Just an act?


    Eleanor noticed Alexander’s gaze fixed on her, feeling secretly pleased inside. Her eyes and brows


    then drooped pitifully, giving off an impression of helplessness. It was as if she was rooted to the


    spot and didn’t dare to take a step forward.


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    Isabe thought, Indeed, it was Andrey who found the makeup artist for Eleanor, helping not only


    Eleanor but also herself? She killed two birds withrone stone by specifically targeting Alexander and


    Josiah!


    Alexander thought, Josiah might be clueless, but one things for sure. I’m definitely not a fool!


    Since no one had spoken, the atmosphere throughout the room remained tense.


    Everyone’s eyes widened, as if they were holding their breath, afraid to miss even the slightest bit


    of drama


    This is truly spectacr. One encounters his first love at a school reunion, but his wife is right by


    his side. Moreover, he has just announced his vow for marriage. This move kept them all on


    tenterhooks, with their emotions akin to riding a roller coaster. What an exhrating and intense


    scene this is!


    Even those sharing the same table were somewhat watching excitedly.


    Isabe thought, I ho scould have thought that I would be the center of attention, with


    everyone’s anticipation case focused on the three of us? Although I can’t fully relish the enjoyment


    of watching the drama unfold, I can still partake… Lean hardly wait to see their reactions. Hurry up


    guys!


    Alexander thought. I can’t believe how youck any sense of responsibility and self–awareness as


    a wife!


    This time, he was not keen on ying along with Isabe’s antics.


    Alexander’s gaze was calm and undisturbed. He didn’t purposely ignore Eleanor, nor did he greet


    her enthusiastically. It was as if he was acknowledging an acquaintance where a simple nod


    sufficed as a greeting.


    Moreover, his attitude wasn’t exclusive to Eleanor. Even the girl standing behind Eleanor, who was


    overlooked by everyone else, received the same indifferent treatment from him.


    It was only then that everyone noticed there was another person among them, a fellow ssmate


    who used to always be by Eleanor’s side. Her name was Lily Jenner.


    At that moment, Lily was ring at Alexander, seemingly quite dissatisfied with him.


    Despite Alexander’s manners, there was an undeniable sense of detachment. This left the


    onlookers feeling as if they had been taken for an anti–climatic ride.


    Is that all?


    Isabe, who had been sneakily ncing at Alexander, was taken aback.


    Isabe thought, What kind of reaction is that? It was way too indifferent. She is his ex–girlfriend


    and first love after all! Was he pretending? Putting on an act? Could it be that he is actually


    overwhelmed with emotions inside?


    Alexander found it impossible to stifle Isabe’s vivid imagination. He could only approach the


    situation with the belief that the innocent have nothing to fear.


    In response to Alexander’s reaction, a fleeting sense of disappointment shed in Eleanor’s eyes.


    However, knowing him as she did and understanding his reserved nature, she didn’t dwell on it.


    Hoping for Alexander to exhibit intense emotion was impossible, and it was typical of such a


    person to be nostalgic and protective of his own.


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    In other words, the longer one managed to maintain a harmonious rtionship with him, the more


    they received his affection.


    Even though Alexander was already married and took his responsibilities seriously, Eleanor still


    didn’t feelpletely hopeless. After all, she had been the woman who stayed by his side the


    longest.


    Given that she had left once before, she firmly believed that she must hold a unique ce in


    Alexander’s heart


    Undeterred, Eleanor was determined to reim her min.


    Right then, she gave Audrey a look.


    Audrey immediately spoke up. “Eleanor, Lily, wee back to the country. I thought you wouldn’t


    make it in time for the reunion, but it turns out you arrived just in time.”


    Audrey was just about to stand up when she nced at Isabe, feigning embarrassment. Then,


    she carefully said, “Ours is the only table left with empty seats. Look, everyone…”


    “Come on, what’s the big deal?” Clifford said outright, “We’ve been friends for a long time. Would


    you rather go sit with strangers instead of us?”


    Josiah seized the opportunity to ruffle some feathers. “Exactly, is there anyone here who objects?”


    Though everyone felt awkward, they quickly waved their hands, shook their heads, and put on a


    smile upon hearing Josiah’s words.


    Truth be told, everyone wanted Eleanor to join them. There was no way they were going to let her


    slip away from the drama.


    At that moment, Eleanor, however, seemed to want to avoid any controversy. She was reluctant to


    go over and looked around instead, trying to find an empty seat


    In the end, it was Lily who ‘forcefully‘ dragged Eleanor over.


    “Let’s sit here. I dare anyone to try and drive you away! Lily stated assertively, then gave Isabe


    with a warning look


    Everyone looked over nervously, fearing that if Isabe became upset, it might trigger a repeat of


    past


    events.


    Yet, Isabe’s reaction was non–existent.


    Eleanor’s gaze swept over Isabe. Having heard Hannah’s repeated descriptions of thetter as


    foolish. clumsy, and impulsive, her eyes couldn’t help but reveal a hint of disdain. However, when


    their eyes met. she was taken aback.


    The reason was Isabe’s gaze was utterly pure, and even carried a hint of anticipation, which


    unsettled Eleanor


    What is she doing? Watching some drama? Didn’t Audrey mention that the mere mention of me


    would trigger Isabe?


    She had initially thought that as soon as she showed up, a mere exchange of nces with


    Alexander might trigger Isabe’s temper, causing a scene at the event.


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    This way, she could portray herself as the innocent party, while Isabe was a woman who was not


    worthy of Alexander.


    Yet, Isabe’s current reaction left Eleanor disappointed.


    However, she still had a trump card, like that presumptuous email she sent, which was bound to


    ruin Isabe.


    Perhaps I don’t even need to spare any effort. I can easily take care of this fool with a single move.


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