Chapter 26

Everyone knew that ever since the heiress of the Hamilton family hosted her second engagement party, the previously cold and aloof figure of Northbury had undergone a dramatic transformation. In the past, he had kept himself entirely separate from the Hamilton family's company. He had opted to build his own empire in Southridge while maintaining a deliberate distance even in the cutthroat world of business. But now, not only had he merged his Southridge ventures into the Hamilton family's portfolio, but he had also taken full control of their operations. He was ruthless, strategic, and his mind appeared as deep and enigmatic as an infinite abyss. Although he rarely appeared in public, he had caught the attention of Northbury's elite young women. Yet, despite the countless attempts to win his favor, each one was met with the same cold, resolute response: "I already love someone else." No one had ever seen this mysterious lover, but everyone knew that a ring was always present on h