Chapter Seventy Eight

Two days later

As always, Camilla ensured her husband's birthday party was a lavish event, despite his wish for it to be a more intimate family gathering. The guest list was packed with high-profile attendees, turning the celebration into more of a fashion parade, as everyone aimed to outshine the others.

Mallucia arrived with her parents, greeted Brendan with birthday wishes, and inquired about Sinjin. Camilla mentioned that he had not yet shown up. Just as Mallucia was beginning to lose hope of seeing him, Sinjin finally appeared, accompanied by his wife and two others. Among them was Lex Parker, the Chief Human Resources Officer at his company, whom Mallucia instantly recognized.

Mallucia had never met Eds in person, but from the photos she’d seen on Sinjin's social media, she knew Eds was stunning. It felt like a scene from a movie as everyone turned to admire the couple, which stirred Mallucia's jealousy.

Eds was radiant in a sleeveless emerald green dress with a sweetheart ne