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Aileen nodded. “We talked about his love interest. It turns out his crush has already gotten married.”
“Oh, so he’s set his sights on someone who's off the market,” Peyton mused.
Then, realization hit him. “Hold on, Clive has feelings for someone?”
Peyton stood frozen in astonishment. “How is it possible that | remained unaware of Clive’s romantic interest?”
Aileen explained matter-of-factly, “You never bothered to inquire, so naturally, he kept it to himself.”
Peyton examined Aileen with newfound intensity, jealousy flickering across his features. “And what about your
situation?”
Aileen’s expression shifted to confusion. “My situation?”
“Didn’t you harbor feelings for him? Weren't you planning to pursue him?” Peyton pressed, his voice revealing
his insecurity.
Aileen acknowledged with a slight nod. “I contemplated it stago, but those feelings have since
dissipated.”
Bewilderment crossed Peyton's face. “Why did they dissipate?”
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“The initial intrigue simply evaporated,” Aileen responded, blinking innocently.
Peyton fell silent, rendered speechless and unwilling to continue the exchange.
“Besides...” Aileen cast a timid glance at him, her voice softening, “I already have a fiancé, don't 1?”
Peyton seized the opportunity. “Does this mean you intend to direct your affections towardhenceforth?”
His directness startled her. She averted her gaze, a blush spreading across her cheeks. “Don’t rush to
conclusions. I'm still in the process of discovering who you truly are.”
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A playful smile danced across Peyton's lips. “Then any efforts during this evaluation period should count as
additional merit.”
Without warning, he encircled her waist with his arm, leaning his body deliberately toward hers.
Aileen struggled to maintain her balance, but his embrace effectively trapped her against him.
Their bodies pressed together intimately, deepening the crimson hue of her complexion.
As they continued their flirtatious exchange, the ambient lighting in the hall subtly transformed. Elyse appeared
center stage, violin poised elegantly in hand, bathed in the luminous glow of a solitary spotlight.
“Good evening, everyone,” Elyse
announced. “I'm El (Hove Tonight,
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composition as a birthday tribute.”
The first notes filled the air, commanding everyone's attention.
Aileen found herself equally
entranced by Elyse's masterful om
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He approached with deliberate
slowness, each one placegwith
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the delicate musical atmosphere.
Eventually, he positioned himself beside Elyse, regarding her with unmasked adoration and reverence. His eyes
overflowed with unmistakable emotion.
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