Chapter 25
Narissa instantly thought, ‘it’s him. It really is Bastien. What a small world–we have crossed paths again.
Her gaze darkened. Bastien wasn’t the kind of man who liked parties. Especially after returning to the Everton family, Narissa had specifically looked into him.
The intel was clear–Bastien rarely showed up at any events in Sinney City.
Narissa wasn’t foolish enough to think a mere second daughter of the Everton family could attract the attention of someone like him.
Narissa thought, “There has to be only one reason he comes all this way. He suspects me.
‘And honestly, it makes sense. The timing of Fox’s return to Rothialand and my own return to the Everton family overlasps too perfectly. With how sharp Bastien is, there is no way he doesn’t notice.‘
Narissa narrowed her eyes. Still, even so, as Fox, she wasn’t someone who could be easily cornered.
‘Bastien wants to catch me? He doesn’t have what it takes,‘ Narissa muttered.
While she was deep in thought, Bastien, in his combat boots, had already walked up to the crowd.
Tonight, Bastien traded his usual military uniform for a tailored suit.
But the boots on his feet gave him away–it was clearly a last–minute wardrobe change. No one had been informed of his arrival.
Still, even out of uniform, Bastien’s powerful build and commanding presence were overwhelming enough to make everyone around him hold their breath.
No one dared offend the most mysterious figure in Sinney City’s elite circles.
The Harlow family might keep a low profile, but their reach spanned the globe. To them, crushing a family was as easy as stepping on an ant.
No one present had the guts to cross that line.
Besides, Bastien wasn’t just a Harlow. He was the youngest War God in Rothialand’s history and was recognized worldwide as the most formidable of them all.
Within the Harlow family, his influence was unmatched. Handsome, mysterious, and intimidating–every Sinney City heiress had secretly dreamed of him.
But even if their hearts burned with longing, none of them dared approach.
The reason was simple: the Harlows‘ power. They couldn’t afford to. And their families warned them again and again–don’t provoke Bastien. Not under any circumstances.
Which was why Dario, the only one in the room with any real connection to the Harlow family, suddenly felt on top of the world–puffed up with pride and excitement.
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Chapter 25
To be honest, Dario’s relationship with the Harlows wasn’t anything deep. They’d shared a few private dealings, and the Harlows owed him a small favor.
Dario had sent the invitation to the Harlow family more out of courtesy than expected. He never actually thought they’d
come.
Yet here they were. And not just anyone from the family–Bastien himself, the War God.
Everyone knew how high Bastien ranked in the Harlow family. Even the old men in the family would give way to him.
No one could command his presence–if Bastien showed up, it was because he wanted to.
So his arrival today meant only one thing: the Harlow family were giving the Everton family immense respect.
No wonder Dario was so overwhelmed with emotion.
While these thoughts ran through Dario’s mind, Bastien, flanked by a few men, approached him and Narissa’s parents.
As a gesture of courtesy, Bastien gave Dario a slight nod.
