Chapter 438

Chapter 438:

The seconds stretched uncomfortably, and his polished expression faltered as silence answered his knock. “What’s going on here? Guests should be bustling in by now. Where’s my grand reception?”

Huffing, he adjusted his posture and rapped again, louder this time.

At last, the door creaked open, framing a poised woman whose beauty seemed to shine effortlessly.

“You must be the last male guest.” Demi’s gaze lingered on Daniel, her expression as steady as calm waters.

The lack of reaction prickled at Daniel’s pride. After all, he’d spent hours perfecting every detail of his appearance; surely any woman should be dazzled.

Instead, she seemed utterly indifferent.

“That’s correct. My name is Daniel Chadwick.”

“A pleasure to meet you, Mr. Chadwick.”

Something about her response unsettled Daniel. He had made his prestigious lineage known, yet Demi remained unmoved, her demeanor betraying no trace of awe or surprise.

Determined to elicit the reaction he deserved, Daniel removed his sunglasses and said, “Perhaps you didn’t hear me clearly—I am Daniel Chadwick.”

“I did,” Demi replied, offering a faint, unbothered smile as she stepped aside. “Hurry in. You’re the last to arrive, and the next phase won’t begin until you’re here.”

Daniel’s brow furrowed in irritation, his patience wearing thin. Could it be that this woman was oblivious to the prestige of the Chadwick family, or had she somehow failed to appreciate his striking features? Why did she act so nonchalantly? The admiration he was accustomed to was nowhere to be found.

Stalling himself with a long, measured breath, Daniel chalked up Demi’s indifference to ignorance—a forgivable flaw. Surely, the women waiting inside the villa would recognize his stature and react with the awe he deserved.

“Apologies for being late.” Daniel stepped inside, exchanging his polished shoes for house slippers with an air of practiced elegance. Keeping his gaze aloof, he entered the living room and, with deliberate flair, removed his sunglasses before striking a pose meant to greet and gain attention.

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But when his eyes landed on the guests in the room, his expression froze. Why did their faces seem so familiar to him? That radiant, confident man could only be Kenneth. The cheerful young woman sitting next to him looked exactly like Kenneth’s sister, Maggie. And the breathtaking woman, with a beauty that seemed almost otherworldly, stood beside a man whose sharp presence reminded him of that devil, Aiden.

As Daniel stood there in stunned silence, struggling to regain his composure, Aiden and Kenneth had already fixed their piercing gazes on him, their presence filling the room with oppressive intensity.

“Daniel, I must say, your entrance was truly unforgettable.”

“Quite right. Aiden and I arrived far earlier, yet somehow, you’ve managed to make us look unremarkable.”

With just a few casual words from Aiden and Kenneth, Daniel’s legs started to tremble. Why were they here? Wasn’t this supposed to be a dating show? How could these two powerful figures end up in such a setting? In their presence, the Chadwick family seemed insignificant, like a mere speck of dust.

The realization struck him suddenly, making everything clear. Demi’s calm reaction made sense now. After meeting such influential people, why would she waste her energy being impressed by him?

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