GoodNovelX Chapter 537 The award ceremony was set in a hall that screamed local charm. When Eliza arrived, she was taken aback by how big a deal this event was for Sean. The place was decked out magnificently, and she spotted many familiar faces from TV mingling around. Her seat was right up front. Meanwhile, Juan, her companion for the evening, was seated further back because he was just part of the audience.
Eliza felt a wave of social anxiety wash over her, leaving her slightly on edge. Her palms were slick with sweat. The hall was jam-packed, and in a dark corner of the last row, a man dressed head to toe in black caught her eye. With a black hat and mask, his dark eyes were like beacons piercing through the shadows.
His gaze was sharp and intense, zeroing in on her like a hawk eyeing its prey, as she stood out in her white dress...
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe ceremony moved along with entertainment bits here and there. As her category drew near, a wave of nerves hit Eliza. She'd never been to such a grand affair before. Juan was seated far enough away that she had this unsettling feeling of reaching out for support but finding nothing to hold onto.
When her nwas announced, her heart dropped, and she made her way to the stage, clutching the hem of her dress. She tried to maintain a calm exterior, but her heart was racing so fast that her English stumbled a bit. Thankfully, she managed to keep it together without any mishaps.
After accepting the trophy and the prize check, she smiled, nodded, and headed off the stage. As she turned to find her seat, she glanced casually toward the back of the venue and, unexpectedly, locked eyes with a stranger. Feeling a bit awkward, she quickly looked away and settled into her seat. But something about the moment lingered, and she turned back to the spot she had just looked at. Those eyes, however, were nowhere to be found.
It was uncanny. But what could she gather from just a pair of eyes? Especially from that distance. She almost wanted to believe it was Casper's ghost haunting that man's body. With a sigh, Eliza rubbed her temples, aware she was being overly paranoid. Casper's ghost wouldn't just appear in France.
As the ceremony wound down, Juan was off snapping photos with his favorite celebrities when he accidentally bumped into a man.
"Oops, sorry about that," he said, glancing at the mysterious figure cloaked in black. "You here for the awards too? You look like a star yourself. Mind if we snap a pic together?" True to his friendly nature, Juan tried to pull the man in for a selfie. But the man brushed him off and made a swift exit from the venue.
"Well, that was rude." Juan was miffed no one had ever refused photo with him before. He made a mental note to dig up sinfo on this guy later.
Eliza and Juan stepped out of the venue together. Outside, luxury cars lined the street, and camera flashes kept the night alive. Eliza spotted the man she had locked eyes with earlier, slipping into a sleek dark car that sped off in a flash, as if he was never there.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHis build and silhouette were eerily familiar. A bold thought crossed her mind: what if Casper wasn't dead, and he was right here in France? But that couldn't be-news outlets, DNA tests, and the Welton family couldn't albe all be wrong.
Was it just a lookalike? Or was everyone hiding something from her? But why? She didn't want his fortune or his shares. What was the secret? Eliza's head throbbed with unanswered questions. She couldn't find a solid reason to convince herself that her hunch was right.
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"Why the long face? Is the prize money too much to yet handle?" Quan teased, his tone gentle and playful.
Eliza rubbed her forehead, her eyes clouded with a hint of confusion." just saw someone who looks a lot like Casper." "Casper?" Wasn't he gone?
"Yeah, the eyes and build were so similar, but I know it's not him." She chuckled, shaking her head as if to shake of the thought. Juan felt a twinge of sadness as he looked at her. "It's been ages, and you're still not over it, huh?" The content is on n..com! Read the latest hapter there!
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