Listening to Caden’s harsh words, Evelyn shrunk back in fear.

She looked at Caden, whose cold and stern handsome face was filled with anger, yet inexplicably made her want to laugh.

"Haven’t I already wanted to strangle you ten thousand times?" Evelyn mumbled softly, "Wherever you go, you manage to attract so much attention, with countless women vying to be with you. Not to mention, it’s not just one or two women who have come to provoke me. I not only have to guard against women but also men!"

Listening to Evelyn’s murmuring, the coldness on Caden’s face instantly dissipated.

He showed a helpless smile and didn’t bother arguing with Evelyn anymore, opting to enter the banquet hall with her.

This was Evelyn’s second time attending the banquet.

She still remembered the scene from the first time—receiving the marriage certificate that Caden had sent by courier, leaving her stunned.

She had naively rushed to the banquet to find him, only to fall into his trap and become his wife.

This man truly calculated every step with her!

Evelyn’s lips involuntarily lifted, and she turned her gaze to Caden. His handsome face still made her blush and her heart race.

Lost in thought, wearing high heels, she didn’t notice the steps and leaned forward, losing her balance, almost falling.

Caden caught Evelyn in time, tightening his grip around her waist, looking down into her panicked eyes, and lightly parted his thin lips: "Be careful, don’t fall."

Evelyn’s heart softened.

Although she didn’t know what kind of banquet this was, she knew that since James Lockwood required Caden to attend, it wasn’t a small affair.

Yet Caden didn’t worry about her embarrassing him, instead, he was concerned about her safety.

This made her especially pleased.

The doors of the banquet hall opened, and Evelyn walked alongside Caden, every step steady.

The originally bustling banquet hall suddenly fell silent for a moment, with everyone’s eyes on Evelyn and Caden.

People pointed at Evelyn, their gazes filled with envy, surprise, jealousy, and amazement.

Evelyn carefully tried not to get distracted, ensuring her appearance matched Caden’s.

"So beautiful!"

"Is she Mrs. Lockwood?"

"Truly fate’s favorite!"

"Simply stunning! No wonder Mr. Lockwood would like her! She completely outshone all the other women once she appeared!"

Hearing the murmurs from the crowd, Evelyn couldn’t help but glance at Caden, wondering if he was satisfied with her performance.

He turned to meet her gentle gaze, his resolute lips curving into a soft smile, his brow expressing the indulgence that confirmed her without a doubt.

Her cheeks flushed, and Evelyn lowered her gaze, her long lashes casting shadows on her eyelids, her red lips curving beautifully.

Caden’s palm tingled with an itch; staying next to Evelyn, his mind was filled with naughty thoughts.

Dressing her up so beautifully, he could look but not touch, was basically tormenting himself!

At this moment, Shannon walked over to Caden and Evelyn.

Today, Shannon was wearing a purple cheongsam, full of femininity, as lovely as ever.

Seeing Shannon, Evelyn’s eyes dimmed a little.

No matter how much she disliked Shannon, she had to admit that Shannon was indeed a flawless beauty.

Even Shannon’s way of holding a wine glass was so elegant.

"Mr. Lockwood, the private meeting before the banquet has been arranged. Do you think... should we go now?" Shannon asked softly.