Madly Yours (Nora Reed) novel Chapter 780

Liana was so sweet, so understanding. She never complained to him, quietly swallowing all her suffering without a word.

The kinder she was, the more despicable Nora became in his eyes.

Jasper finished his final button and walked over to the window. Staring down at the ruined flowerbed he had been crushed into, his face was dark enough to rival a storm cloud.

He needed to teach Nora that the Fairchild Family wasn't a place where she called the shots.

...

The day of Jude Winslow's engagement arrived quickly.

The event was held in the grand banquet hall of a historic, old-money hotel in Northampton.

Though the Winslow Family preferred to keep things low-key, their inherent wealth meant nothing was overlooked. Crystal chandeliers, towering floral archways, and a massive champagne tower set a flawless scene.

There wasn't a massive crowd, but the attendees were exclusively the inner circle of the Winslow Family's closest allies and relatives.

Jude, dressed in a sharp charcoal suit, stood near the entrance greeting guests, his signature warm, flawless smile firmly in place.

"Congratulations," Hudson said, stepping up to shake his hand.

Jude offered a light laugh. "Thanks. Head inside, your seats are reserved."

Finnian, trailing right behind them, scanned the room like a hawk. "Where's the bride? You're really not going to let us see her?"

Jude smiled. "You'll see her when the ceremony starts."

Realizing Jude's defenses were impenetrable, Finnian gave up and wandered off to find his table.

Hudson took Nora's hand, guiding her across the room to a prime table near the front.

Nora wore a delicate, pale blue dress, her hair loosely pinned up, her makeup light and elegant.

As soon as she sat down, her eyes casually swept toward the banquet hall's side exit.

"What's wrong? Looking for something?" Hudson asked, tilting his head.

"I'm going to run to the restroom..."

Hudson immediately started to stand, but before he could rise, Nora placed a firm hand on his shoulder, pushing him back down. "You don't need to come. I'm not a child. Just wait for me here."

"Go on then." Hudson released her hand. "Just don't get lost."

Nora smiled faintly, too lazy to argue with how he constantly treated her like a fragile kid. She stood up and headed in the direction of the restrooms.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the venue, Jude, who had been mingling with guests, checked his phone. Offering an apologetic nod to the crowd, he murmured, "Excuse me for a moment..."

He turned and walked directly toward a private lounge.

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