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Emily raised an eyebrow, noticing his sudden stillness. “Allvar? What’s wrong?”

“Nothing,” he lied, though his eyes betrayed him as they flicked toward the source of the voices.

“Stop lying,” she said sharply, leaning closer. “You look like you’ve just seen a ghost.”

Before he could respond, the man’s voice rang out again, clear and unmistakable.

“This place is amazing, Serena. You always pick the best spots,” the man said, his tone warm and indulgent.

“Oh, Derek, you flatter me too much,” the woman replied, her words dripping with charm.

Allvar’s jaw tightened. He didn’t need to turn around to confirm it—he knew exactly who they were. Derek Hawthorne, and Serena scott, a woman he thought he had left behind in the past.

Emily noticed his clenched fists and furrowed brows, her curiosity piqued. “Do you know them?”

“Yes,” Allvar said curtly, finally glancing toward the couple as they settled into the table right next to theirs.

Derek was as impeccably dressed as ev
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    201Serena’s smug smile faltered for the briefest second as her gaze flicked toward Emily, assessing her from head to toe. The emerald green dress Emily wore clung to her figure in all the right places, accentuating her natural elegance and beauty. Even under the dim lighting of the restaurant, Emily radiated a charm that was impossible to ignore.Serena’s jaw tightened, her fingers curling against the tablecloth as a flicker of jealousy flashed in her eyes. First Seraphina, and now this? How did Allvar keep finding these women?Derek noticed too, his smirk faltering as his gaze lingered a little too long on Emily. A dark scowl settled on his face, the irritation bubbling under his forced indifference.Emily, catching both their glances, arched an eyebrow and crossed her arms. “Is there something you’d like to say, or are you two just going to keep gawking?”Derek’s sneer returned quickly, though his voice held a hint of bitterness. “It’s just… surprising. You must not know Allvar ver

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    202Serena’s sharp words hung in the air like a storm cloud, but Emily didn’t flinch. Instead, she stood, her posture graceful yet commanding, like a queen addressing her subjects. Her emerald green dress shimmered faintly under the restaurant’s lighting, and all eyes were drawn to her.“You’re right,” Emily said, her tone smooth and deliberate, “you don’t know who you’re dealing with.”Derek scoffed, though his unease was clear as he glanced at Serena. “And who exactly are you, sweetheart? Some arm candy Allvar picked up to feel better about himself?”Allvar stiffened, his brows furrowing, but Emily raised a hand to stop him before he could interject. Her lips curved into a confident smile. “Arm candy? That’s cute.” She stepped forward, her gaze sharp as it swept between Derek and Serena. “Allow me to introduce myself properly. Emily Chopra, CEO of Chopra Enterprises.”The name dropped like a bomb.Serena blinked, her mouth parting slightly as if she hadn’t heard correctly. Derek fr

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    203Derek and Serena exchanged glances, scrambling to regain their footing after Emily's deft rebuttal.Derek cleared his throat, forcing a tight smile. "Now see here, we simply want the best for you both. It would be a shame if...appearances were deceiving." He glanced meaningfully at Allvar.Emily's eyes narrowed as she scrutinized Derek. His arrogant demeanor was starting to crack under the pressure. "Appearances? Or your fragile egos now that the tables have turned?"Serena clenched her jaw, nostrils flaring as she watched the exchange. How dare this woman speak to them this way! And yet, she was wary of making another misstep against a business tycoon like Emily.Drawing in a deliberate, slow breath, Serena adopted a smooth, almost affectionate tone as she turned her attention back to Emily. "My dear, we're only trying to offer you some guidance. You see, Derek's father, Victor Hawthorne, holds a significant presence in the City, owning numerous businesses, including the expansiv

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    204Their heated exchange was abruptly interrupted by a waiter, who approached with an apologetic yet firm demeanor. “I must ask you to keep the noise down. This is a respectable establishment, and we need to maintain a peaceful atmosphere.”Derek’s face, now a picture of barely restrained fury, turned towards the waiter, his fists clenched at his sides as if he were physically holding back his anger. “Fine,” he spat out through gritted teeth, the words venomous. “But we refuse to sit near these… individuals.” His eyes, sharp with disdain, flicked towards Emily and Allvar, a clear line drawn.Serena, echoing Derek’s sentiment with a venomous edge to her voice, added, “Absolutely. We’d rather not share our space with such… bastards.” Her lips curled around the word, her disdain palpable. She tossed her hair, an attempt to regain some semblance of control, though the slight tremble in her hands betrayed her composure.The waiter, taken aback by the harshness of their words, replied in a

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    205Allvar took a slow, deep breath to calm himself. Then, with steady hands, he reached into his wallet and extracted a sleek gold card his father gave him, it shimmered under the restaurant's ambient lighting. He placed it on the table with quiet confidence."I would like to be considered a VIP as well," he declared, his voice steady, betraying none of the inner storm churning within him.Derek's response was swift, his laughter sharp and full of disbelief. "Oh, come on! You think that piece of plastic makes you special here?" He leaned in closer, his eyes narrowing into a mocking glare. "This isn't some game where you can just buy your way to the top. It's about who you are, and clearly, you're playing out of your league."As Serena joined in, Allvar's gaze turned toward her, wondering what had ever drawn him to such a cruel woman. Her beauty was undeniable, but now, her biting cruelty far eclipsed any physical allure she once held."Absolutely, darling. It's adorable you think a b

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    206“Hey!! You're making a mistake here!” Serena called out in a harsh voice, her face scowling at the waiter, who turned slightly to acknowledge them once more.“Do you know who this man is?!” she demanded, pointing dramatically at Derek, who had the audacity to look smug. Emily could only roll her eyes at their theatrics.With newfound determination, Serena stomped toward their direction, intent on blocking their path. She crossed her arms and glared daggers at the trio. Pleased with the development, Derek swaggered forward to join her, standing beside her like a soldier in solidarity. He eyed the waiter and Allvar with disdain, sneering as if he owned the entire establishment.“Do you know who I am?!” Derek bellowed, his voice dripping with arrogance. “Do you realize what weight my family name carries? How dare you relegate me to the background just to attend to this nobody?!”He jabbed a finger toward Allvar, his contempt thinly veiled, while the waiter’s face twisted in confusion

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    Allvar's lips curled into a faint smirk, his calm demeanor betraying none of the turmoil his accusers expected. “How… How did this hobo come into possession of this?" Mr. Alves gasped, his eyes widening in disbelief as he scrutinized the exclusive card in his hand. Allvar remained impassive, his posture relaxed as he watched Mr. Alves struggle to reconcile the elegant card with the man before him. The manager cleared his throat, masking his astonishment with an air of accusation. His gaze darkened as he fixed Allvar with an intense glare. “You’re a criminal! Where did you get this card? This isn’t something just anyone can own. Where did you steal it from?” “From my family," Allvar replied casually, his tone devoid of concern. Emily froze, her pale face reflecting her confusion. She trusted Allvar's integrity but couldn't fathom how he had acquired such an item. In stark contrast, Derek and Serena scoffed simultaneously, their eyes rolling in unison. “Like your pathetic fam

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    248As Lily and Allvar walked toward her grandmother’s house, the earlier tension from their run-in with Tobias had mostly faded. The quiet neighborhood felt like a world away from the chaos of the day, and the modest house that came into view looked as welcoming as ever. With its weathered shutters and a garden brimming with winter blooms, it exuded a calm that Lily desperately needed.“This is it,” she said, gesturing toward the house. A small smile flickered across her face, though it didn’t last long.“It’s beautiful,” Allvar said, genuinely impressed. He slowed his steps as he noticed her expression falter. “But you don’t look too happy to see it. What’s wrong?”Lily sighed, her shoulders slumping. “It’s nothing.”“Lily,” Allvar said gently, stopping in his tracks. “Come on. I can tell something’s bothering you.”She hesitated, biting her lip. “I just... I wanted to get my grandma something special. Something original. She’s done so much for me, and I wanted to show her how much

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    “Allvar’s not the problem here,” Lily said, her voice trembling with fury. “You are, Tobias. Always have been.”Tobias let out a dry laugh, as if he found her resistance laughable. “Really?” he scoffed. “You think he—this nobody—can make you happy? Don’t kid yourself, Lily. You’ve been trying to break free from me, but you can’t. You won’t. I’m the one who knows you, the one who knows what’s best for you.”Lily's hands clenched into fists at her sides, every nerve in her body screaming to put him in his place. She turned to Allvar, her eyes locking with his for a moment, silently asking for support, silently telling him that she wouldn’t back down, no matter what Tobias said. Allvar nodded slightly, his expression unwavering.She turned back to Tobias, standing taller now, her voice steady and full of conviction. “You think you know me? You think you’re the one who gets to decide what’s best for me? Well, you’re wrong.” She shook her head. “You don’t get to control me anymore. I’m don

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    246Lily’s heart sank as Tobias’s voice reached her ears again. His mocking tone was unmistakable, and she braced herself for whatever cruel words he was about to throw at her.“Oh, I see,” Tobias said, stepping back into the scene with a self-satisfied grin. “Are we done with this little emotional moment now? Or are you planning to start crying next?” He raised an eyebrow, looking between Lily and Allvar. “I just can’t seem to get enough of this charade.”Lily clenched her fists at her sides, determined not to let him get to her again. “Tobias,” she said, her voice low and controlled, “you really are pathetic. You think belittling people makes you important. But you’re just a coward hiding behind your money and status.”Tobias chuckled, as if her words didn’t faze him. “Oh, Lily, always so dramatic. I’m not the one standing here defending someone who can barely string together a sentence without embarrassing himself. You really think you can change anything?” He scoffed, turning to A

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    245She took a deep breath, feeling the tension in her shoulders ease just a little. “I guess it’s just hard when it’s someone you’ve known for so long. You start to wonder if they’re really as bad as they seem, or if you’re just seeing things the wrong way.”“You’re not seeing things wrong,” Allvar said with a seriousness that surprised her. “People show you who they are through their actions, not their words. And Tobias... he’s been showing you exactly who he is for a long time. Don’t ignore it just because it’s familiar.”Lily’s heart skipped at his words. There was something about the conviction in his voice that made her pause. It wasn’t like him to speak so firmly, but when he did, she found herself listening. Really listening.“I guess I’ve been hoping he’d change,” she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper. “That one day he’d see me for who I am, not just... his idea of what I should be.”Allvar’s gaze softened, and for a moment, Lily thought she saw a flicker of empathy

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    244Allvar remained still for a moment, his gaze still focused on Tobias’s retreating form. Then he turned to Lily, his expression softening. “Don’t let him bother you,” he said, his voice low and comforting. “People like him don’t deserve your attention.”Lily shook her head, her frustration still lingering. “He’s always like this, though. It’s like he thinks he can control everything around him. And... I’m not supposed to fight him because he’s ‘important.’” She rolled her eyes, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “Well, I’m sorry if I didn’t get the memo on who’s important and who’s not.”Allvar let out a soft chuckle, his eyes glinting with a mixture of amusement and disbelief. “Important, huh?” he said, raising an eyebrow. “Yeah, I’ve met plenty of people who think they have the world in their hands because of their last name or their bank account.”Lily glanced at him, her expression softening for a moment. “You don’t really care about any of that, do you?”Allvar shrugged, looking

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    243“You’re pathetic, Tobias. You spend all your time belittling others because you think it makes you important. But the truth is, you’re just insecure. All of this? It’s just a mask for how small you feel inside.”Tobias’s face contorted with fury. His jaw clenched as he stared at Lily, his nostrils flaring with every breath. “You think you’ve figured me out? Please.” He scoffed, taking a step back. “You don’t know me. You’re nothing to me, Lily. But him?” He pointed a finger at Allvar, who stood silently, his face impassive. “You’ll see him for what he really is soon enough. It won’t be long before he’s just another disappointment in your life.”Lily could feel her heart race, her pulse pounding in her ears. Tobias’s words were like poison, but she was done being intimidated. She squared her shoulders, standing tall. “Don’t talk to me like that. Not anymore, Tobias. I’m done letting you walk all over me.”Tobias’s eyes gleamed with mockery. “Oh? You think that just because you stan

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    242“You’re right,” she said after a beat. “I should stop letting people like him get to me. He’s always been like this, but I’m not going to let him ruin my day.”Allvar gave her a small smile. “That’s the spirit.”Lily laughed, though it was tinged with a hint of bitterness. “It’s just... tiring. You know? I’ve been dealing with this for years, and it never gets any easier.”Allvar nodded, his face softening with empathy. “It’s a battle, that’s for sure. But you’re stronger than you think.”Lily’s shoulders sagged slightly as she took in his words. “I don’t always feel that way,” she admitted, her gaze drifting to the ground. “Sometimes it feels like I’m just one step away from losing it all.”“You won’t lose it,” Allvar said, his voice steady. “Not as long as you keep standing your ground.”Lily didn’t respond right away. Instead, she let his words sink in, feeling the weight of them in her chest. Maybe he was right. Maybe she didn’t have to give up, no matter how much Tobias or an

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    241“Lily invited me to her grandmother’s birthday,” he said, his tone steady. “If you have a problem with that, maybe you should take it up with her.”Lily stood a little taller, her earlier hesitation replaced by a spark of defiance. “You don’t get to tell me who I can invite to my own family’s celebration, Tobias,” she said, her voice clear and unshaken. “If Allvar is coming, then that’s my choice.”Tobias’s expression darkened, his smirk faltering slightly. “Is that so?” he said, taking a step closer, his posture oozing with superiority. “Well, I just thought you might want someone more... suitable. Not someone who looks like he’s barely making ends meet.”Lily shook her head, her hands balling into fists at her sides. “You don’t know anything about him,” she snapped, her voice rising. “And you don’t get to judge him.”Allvar glanced at her, a small flicker of admiration in his eyes. Her defense of him was unexpected, but it felt good to know she wasn’t backing down, not for him,

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    240“Look, I don’t know who you think you are, but you’re not going to intimidate me, and you’re definitely not going to intimidate her.”Tobias finally looked at Allvar, his lips curling into a smirk. “Is that so? And what are you going to do about it?”“I’m not going to do anything,” Allvar replied, his voice steady but filled with quiet menace. “But if you keep running your mouth, you might find yourself regretting it.”Tobias’ eyes flicked over Allvar, sizing him up. The air between them was charged with tension, but Tobias just laughed. “I see. The quiet, brooding type. How original.”Lily stepped between the two men, her voice clear and commanding. “Enough, both of you,” she said, her tone brokering no argument. “Tobias, this isn’t the time or the place for this. And you, Allvar,” she added, looking back at him with a soft but firm expression, “you don’t need to waste your time on him.”Allvar was about to speak when Tobias interrupted. “You really don’t get it, do you, Lily? Yo