Chapter 117

Evelyn nodded obediently, her eyes crinkling with warmth. "Alright, I'll listen to you. No midnight snacks tonight."

The gnawing emptiness in her stomach was unbearable. Only those who had experienced lactation hunger would understand this overwhelming sensation.

Sebastian pushed a steaming plate of shrimp balls toward her, his gaze tender. "Eat while it's hot. Your favorite."

"Mmm." Evelyn lowered her head, strands of hair falling to conceal her slightly flushed ears.

Natalie watched their interaction, nostalgia flickering in her eyes. Youth was truly beautiful.

Adrian sat rigidly, his aura growing colder by the minute.

Isabella stared at Evelyn, her nails digging into her palms. How? After leaving Adrian, Evelyn had somehow found a man like Sebastian—refined, elegant, every woman's dream.

She glanced resentfully at Adrian. His handsome face was icy as he stared at his phone, seemingly detached from the world.

For the past year, he had been too busy to even share a meal with her. Their promised island getaway had been replaced by endless work.

He insisted on saving their first night for marriage. But she had already...

Isabella suddenly laughed lightly. "Sebastian and Evelyn seem so close. Are you two dating?"

Sebastian arched a brow, his gaze meaningful. "Adrian has been quite generous with you too, Isabella. Rumor has it that 'Eternal Devotion' necklace cost a billion."

Isabella immediately clung to Adrian's arm, her smile saccharine. "Adrian treats me the best. For his birthday next month, I have a surprise planned."

Adrian stiffened.

Evelyn's chopsticks paused mid-air.

"Unnecessary." Adrian's voice was glacial. "I don't celebrate birthdays."

Isabella pouted. "Why not?"

Evelyn lowered her head and continued eating, her lashes trembling slightly. She knew the reason.

Adrian's eyes flickered toward Evelyn before he replied indifferently, "No reason."

Isabella fell silent, not daring to provoke him further.

Stanley set down his phone, his eyes gleaming. "Evelyn's proposal is remarkable. Collaborating with Sterling Manor is an honor. I'll personally visit Nathan in three days."

The name of Sterling Manor's young heiress had become legendary in the business world this past year. Yet no one had ever seen her face.