The Framed Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 42

Chapter 42 The Real Aristocrats

At that moment, it was as though she existed in an entirely different world from the rest of the crowd.

“Yes, it’s her.” Blair whispered, his voice barely audible.

Lewis was visibly taken aback. “How did she end up here?”

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Cassia’s eyes narrowed, observing carefully. “For a moment, I almost thought I was mistaken. She’s completely different from the person I once knew.

Since Davina had been released from prison, there had been a noticeable change in her.

But the woman standing before them today…

If someone had claimed she was royalty, they might have believed it.

Even while standing

ding still, she remained the undeniable focus of the room, radiating an aura that commanded attention.

Stella, who had been

smiling just

moments ago, suddenly went still.

Her face drained of color, and a shadow of unease passed over her features.

How could she be here?

Thomas and Kate also seemed taken aback.

“Is that… Davina?” Kate asked, her voice tinged with disbelief.

Soon enough, a man approached, eager to make conversation.

A young gentleman, glass of wine in hand, moved toward her with an air of smooth elegance. Even his presence seemed to

ooze refinement.

“That guy looks like the eldest son of the Sawyers…”

“Mr. Sawyer actually starting the conversation first? That’s rare.”

“Good evening, miss. Would you allow me the honor of your company?”

The young man offered a gentlemanly smile, bowing just slightly.

It wasn’t until she heard his voice that Davina looked up.

Before her stood a tall, lean man in a charcoal–gray suit, his rimless glasses adding an aura of quiet sophistication.

He appeared to be around 25 years old.

Davina nodded politely. “Hello.”

It was the

e kind of moment that could catch

ch the an

attention of anyone in the room–a handsome man meeting a beautiful

What made the situation even more interesting was that Kennedy Sawyer hailed from a prestigious family–one of those old- money names that still held weight in high society.

His family’s lineage was rooted in the Vlonio estate, a name that commanded respect.

People often spoke of Kennedy as someone who held himself in high regard, so to see him make the first move was all the more surprising.

Naturally, his approach only increased the attention surrounding the pair.

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Chapter 42 The Real Aristocrats

As this moment unfolded, another man entered the banquet hall.

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Marlon noticed that Jude, walking beside him, suddenly stopped and stood frozen, his gaze locked onto something across the

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Marlon followed Jude’s line of sight.

Although they were still some distance away and the details were hard to make o Jude’s demeanor.

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I’m Kennedy Sawyer, the young man said with a soft smile, his warm gaze lingering on Davina. “And your name is?”

After Kennedy spoke, the other young men who had been eyeing Davina suddenly seemed to lose their confidence and fell silent.