Chapter 22

Jasper hadn't expected Jonah, who had never shown interest in women, to protect Tara so resolutely. Just then, Soren walked over from elsewhere. He casually draped his arm over Lance's broad shoulders and picked up on the tense atmosphere. He had just arrived and wasn't sure what had happened, but it seemed like things weren't going well. "Why is everyone so quiet? Drink up, drink up," Soren said, urging them to drink. In the villa's back garden, the heiresses—all donned in luxury brands—nibbled on delicate pastries while exchanging high-society gossip. Tara gazed at the distant sunset, its glow painting her in breathtaking hues. She finally got a chance to rest for a while. Although she had been busy all day, she could clearly feel the eyes of many heirs on her. She couldn't avoid it, but she certainly didn't want to be in front of those heirs again. Fortunately, Stella and Hailey had wanted to swap areas with her. It was like the perfect opportunity had presented itself, so she