章 227: Shattered Schemes and Silent Gestures    

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All eyes turned to the newcomer—Eve Rosette.

She stepped onto the deck with poise, her elegance and the quiet aura around drew attention. In a simple yet striking gown, she looked every inch a woman who had nothing to prove.

Gasps rippled through the crowd as whispers erupted. Eve's presence was unexpected, given the recent scandal that had tarnished her name. Yet here she was, standing tall and unbothered, a stark contrast to Sophie's earlier desperation.

"If you'll excuse me, I'll go and escort my bride-to-be," Cole said coolly, leaving Sophie and Sophia frozen in place.

The mother-daughter duo could do nothing but stare after him, their expressions a mixture of shock and disbelief.