Chapter 529


    Areparable vase would mark an optimal oue.


    Bruce affirmed quickly.


    “Indeed, his expertise is notable. He’s previously mended a shattered vase for me, rendering it indistinguishable from its original


    state.”


    “Why are you lingering here then? Apany Bruce without dy to have the vase restored.” Celeste’s impatience was evident


    as she red at Millie.


    “lll depart at once,” Millie replied.


    The prospect of escaping Celeste’s stifling presence granted Millie a sense of liberation. She promptly retrieved the fragmented


    vase and left with Bruce.


    Beyond the vi’s confines, Millie weed a lungful of fresh air as the car’s window descended.


    “If you find it unbearable here, you’re wee to apany me. My mother is quite easygoing,” Bruce suggested.


    Millie felt speechless. “Kindly abstain from making spective remarks.”


    In truth, he rather admired his cousin-inw’s style. Despite theplexity it introduced, he found it intriguing. In fact, Bruce


    quite appreciated Millie’s disposition, notwithstanding her propensity for stirring upmotion. There was a captivating allure to


    her demeanor.


    As for Bria, his impression wasn’t positive. If a conflict were to arise, so be it.


    “Regarding the vase, did you genuinely break it?”


    “No! Whether you believe it or not, if | were the culprit, I’d readily admit it.”


    With those words, Millie closed her eyes to regain herposure.


    An hourter, Bruce apanied Millie to the skilled artisan capable of restoration.


    The meticulous process warranted a month’s duration. Millie would need to return to retrieve the vase once the restoration hadBelonging ? N?velDram/a.Org.


    concluded.


    As the sun dipped and painted the world in warm hues, Marcus wrapped up his duties within the Thomas Group. Emerging into


    the embrace of his car, a melodious chime greeted him — Mylo inviting him for a casual adventure, a whispered secret in the


    airwaves.


    Musing upon the morning’s events, Marcus found himself ensnared in contemtion over the increased attention he had


    bestowed upon Millie as ofte.


    “Reveal to me the chosen location.”


    With his vehicle resting in a designated haven, Marcus embarked upon a journey into the very heart of Preagend’s most opulent


    bar.


    Within the confines of a secluded chamber, a carnival of merriment unfolded before his eyes, an ambiance electrified with


    vivacity.


    In the sanctuary of this room, Mylo stood sping a resplendent woman, his gaze akin to a lighthouse beam guiding a ship,


    drawing Marcus into their orbit.