Meanwhile, Chelsea watched Seraphina and Gideon's interaction with a knowing, triumphant smile.
Holding her wine glass, she turned to look at Tristan.
Tristan's gaze was still fixed on the distance. His expression remained as gentlemanly as ever, but the knuckles of the hand gripping his glass had turned stark white.
Chelsea lightly tapped the rim of her glass against his.
"Mr. Spencer, if you keep staring, you're going to crush that glass."
Tristan snapped back to reality, looking down with a self-deprecating chuckle laced with helplessness.
"You're joking, Ms. Sterling."
Chelsea's tone was breezy. "I'm terrible at comforting people, but there's a saying I actually agree with: loving someone means wanting to see them happy, right?"
Tristan stayed silent for a moment before finally murmuring, "Yes."
"Then that's all that matters." Chelsea patted his shoulder. "You're a great guy, but I've already handed out the 'good guy' badge on Seraphina's behalf. You'll have to process the rest yourself."
Her bluntness made Tristan laugh despite the ache in his chest.
"Ms. Sterling, are you trying to comfort me, or are you just twisting the knife?"
Chelsea replied shamelessly, "A bit of both."
Tristan shook his head, downing the rest of his drink.
Not far away, Cynthia couldn't bear to watch any longer.
Her fists clenched tightly at her sides.
Turning her head, she dramatically pressed a hand to her stomach.
"Dominic, my stomach really hurts."
Dominic looked down at her.
"What's wrong?"
Cynthia looked pale. "I might have drunk the wine too cold. I want to go back and rest."
Dominic frowned, immediately reaching out to support her arm.
"I'll take you back."
Cynthia leaned heavily against him as she stood up, moving sluggishly, acting as if she were in immense pain.
Nearby guests began to whisper.
"Mr. Lockwood treats Cynthia so well."
"Of course he does, she's his fiancée. I heard they're getting engaged soon."

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The readers' comments on the novel: Unloved Unwanted Unstoppable (Seraphina and Dominic)
Dominic is an idiot, stupid, foolish and brainless, Cynthia is the worst kind out there always getting saved by stupid Dominic...
Cynthia needs to be dealt with, she has caused too much trouble already!...
Dominic is such a fool, he doesn't seem to be able to think for himself. He believes what other people say without question....