Chapter 458


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    Beautiful, polite, and graceful, Annie was the kind of woman anyone would like. It was clear,


    however, that Steven was particrly smitten.


    “She seems lovely, Steven,” Janine said quietly. “You have good taste.”


    Steven felt a slight blush creep up his neck. “She really is amazing.”


    Meeting Annie felt like a stroke of luck. They shared a wealth ofmon interests.


    Janine couldn’t contain her smile as she watched Steven praise Annie. “As long as you’re happy,


    Steven, so am I. If you two decide to get married, I’ll be your biggest


    supporter.”


    The conversation between Steven and Janine continued in the kitchen. Meanwhile, in the living


    room, Skr sat on the couch, munching on a piece of fruit. Annie approached and settled beside


    her.


    Annie peeled a banana and took a bite. After a few more, she finally spoke. “Were you surprised to


    see me? I confess, I was too. It seems fate has a funny way of


    connecting us.


    Skr offered a brief nce at Annie. Away from Janine and Steven’s watchful eyes, her smile


    faltered. Her response was a curt nod, devoid of enthusiasm. “Indeed, it


    seems so.”


    Annie couldn’t help but notice the coldness in Skr’s voice, and a shadow of unease flickered


    across Annie’s face.


    Spending time with Joe had subtly changed Skr. The way she spoke, the way she looked at


    people–there was a hint of Joe in her now. It wasn’t intentional, Annie was sure, but it caused a


    pang in her chest.


    “Isn’t there anything else you’d like to ask?” Annie pressed, surprised by Skr’s apparentck of


    curiosity


    From the beginning, Skr hadn’t shown the slightest interest. A faint smile yed on her lips.


    “There’s nothing I need to ask.”


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    Even if Skr did ask, Annie wouldn’t tell the truth.


    A sense of futility washed over Annie. She nced toward the kitchen, smiling. ” Steven is


    wonderful. We’re truly in love.”


    “Congrattions,” Skr replied with another nod.


    Annie frowned, unsure what was going on behind Skr’s cool fa?ade. There was a


    hidden depth to her that Annie couldn’t quite grasp.


    Skr should have confronted her to at least understand if her approach to Steven was deliberate


    and what her true motives were. Yet, she didn’t pry. It was as if she had no curiosity at all. This left


    Anniepletely bewildered.


    “Aren’t you curious?” Annie asked.


    Skr let out a soft chuckle. “Curious about what? How you met Steven and fell for him? You


    already shared that during dinner.


    “Steven is undeniably a remarkable man and has always attracted admirers. He’s nevercked


    attention, even as a child. But what is it about him that draws you in specifically? That’s something


    only you can answer.”


    “What do you think my reasons are?” Annie countered quickly, disying her honed hostess skills


    by pinpointing the crux of the matter.


    The smile on Skr’s face faltered slightly. “Annie, intelligence can be a double- edged sword. My


    family is my priority. If someone approaches them with malicious intent or tries to cause them harm,


    they’ll deeply regret it. There won’t be a second


    chance.”


    Her cool gaze met Annie’s. She continued in the same calm tone, “Have you heard about the recent


    troubles guing the Williams family?”


    The mention of the Williams family almost caused the smile to disappearpletely


    from Annie’s face.


    The Williams family’s scandalous affairs had be the talk of Jipsburg City. Everyone knew


    about it. In a short span, they had lost everything, their downfall fueled by a series of public


    scandals. It was clear–there was noing back for them in Jipsburg.


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    A sudden chill ran down Annie’s spine. She stared at Skr’sposed profile as Skr calmly


    continued eating her fruit.


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