CHAPTER 100
Author: Imouni29
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Asher stood amidst the bustling exhibition, his eyes following the movement of the attending guests. The night had gone smoothly—perhaps too smoothly compared to the other formal events he had attended. However, it wasn’t the presence of the business magnates, his father's acquaintances, that made him enjoy the evening. There was something else, something that captivated his attention much more deeply—Alicia.

Every time he spoke with Alicia, his smile grew wider. He felt comfortable around her, more so than he had ever felt with anyone else. Without realizing it, Asher kept finding reasons to look at Alicia more often.

The way she laughed, how her lips moved when she told a story, and the soft gleam in her eyes under the crystal chandeliers in the room. But Asher’s pride was too strong for him to openly show his feelings, even though he knew all too well what was in Alicia’s heart and mind—thanks to the magical ring he wore.

The two of them stood slightly apart from the larger crowd,
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