Dumping My Ex to Flash Marry the Untouchable CEO novel Chapter 50

Chapter 50

Several days passed without any news of Joseph.

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Word had it that he had been temporarily detained and wouldn’t be released for a few more days.

Aurora’s life gradually returned to normal.

Lucas remained as busy as ever, rarely showing up at home.

With thoughts weighing on her mind, Aurora found herself increasingly distracted.

The days slipped by, and soon, the day of Grace’s birthday banquet arrived.

Just as Lucas was about to leave for work, he turned to her and said, “Mrs. Carter, I have some matters to handle today. I might be.

late to the banquet.”

The words that had been on the tip of Aurora’s tongue were s

swallowed back

Thinking of the messages Tessa had sent her before, her expression dimmed slightly, and her fingers unconsciously curled into a

fist.

But in the end, she didn’t say anything.

She figured Lucas was probably busy entertaining his so–called first love.

If she chose this moment to make a fuss, she would only embarrass herself.

With that thought, Aurora frowned slightly, watching as Lucas left.

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Yet for some reason, an inexplicable emptiness filled her chest.

She raised a hand, pressing it against her heart, as if trying to push away the strange feeling of loss.

It took her a while to regain her composure.

Shaking off those thoughts, she got up and retrieved the gift she had prepared in advance.

Since she had already lanown about the banquet’s schedule, she had taken the day off beforehand.

Dressed elegantly and carrying her gift, Aurora drove to the Walton estate.

Just as she stepped through the front door, she was greeted by Tessa’s voice–laced with false concern and unmistakable

mockery

‘Sis, why did you come alone? Didn’t you say you and your husband were coming together? I already told Mom about it. Showing up alone like this is a bit disappointing, don’t you think?”

Grace had yet to come downstairs.

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The living room was already filled with guests–men and women from the upper echelons of society, most of them business

elites.

Given the Walton family’s standing in the corporate world, Grace’s birthday naturally attracted an impressive crowd.

Conversations buzzed throughout the space, as no one would pass up the opportunity to network and form new connections.

The atmosphere was lively, almost overwhelming

Tessa’s voice wasn’t particularly loud, yet it was just clear enough for Aurora to hear.

How irritating.

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Dressed in a white gown, Tessa exuded an air of grace and refinement, her every movement soft and delicate. The gentle smile on

her face made her seem harmless.

But Aurora knew better.

Her sister was deliberately twisting the knife in an open wound.

“Sis, this is my personal matter. I don’t owe you an explanation. Besides, it’s Mom’s birthday–making a big fuss about someone

else’s husband doesn’t seem very appropriate, does it?” Aurora responded without so much as a change in expression.

as only looking out for you,” Tessa replied with a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes. “It would be embarrassing if wething unpleasant happened at such an important occasion.”

Neither of them backed down, their words sharp yet polished.

At some point, Julian had appeared beside Tessa.

Dressed in a tailored suit, he exuded an air of effortless confidence. Wrapping an arm around Tessa’s waist, he turned his gaze

toward Aurora, scrutinizing her with an indifferent expression.