The Mafia Lord's Secret Lover (Evelyn and Axel) novel Chapter 184

Chapter 184: Axel Knight’s Shocking Entrance

’Thank you, whoever screamed his name. I owe you a lifetime of gratitude,’ Evelyn thought, closing her eyes briefly.

Gathering herself, Evelyn adjusted her clutch bag. She made a swift escape toward the main building entrance before anyone remembered she still existed.

Evelyn nearly got inside, but her curiosity took over first.

She paused near the door and turned her head toward the red carpet.

There he was.

Axel Knight, her husband, stood tall and composed in his dark suit, his expression unreadable under the camera flashes.

Reporters swarmed him. She can’t hear what they ask him, but she was sure it must be about his company.

Her lips curved into a small, amused smile.

’Did he come to rescue me?’ she wondered, watching him calmly handle the frenzy she had just barely survived.

He looked like he belonged there... completely in control, radiating quiet authority.

Meanwhile, she had nearly tripped over her own heels trying to smile and answer nonsense about her family drama.

Evelyn shook her head, half embarrassed, half grateful.

’If he did come for me,’ she thought, ’then he really knows how to make an entrance.’

Without lingering any longer, she slipped through the glass doors into the grand ballroom, her heart still thumping but her lips fighting a laugh.

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The grand ballroom shimmered under hundreds of golden lights.

Crystal chandeliers hung from the high ceiling, casting soft reflections across the room.

The long velvet curtains on the windows matched the deep wine-colored tablecloths.

At the same time, the faint music of a live orchestra filled the air, blending with the soft murmur of conversation.

At the far end stood a wide stage, framed by ivory roses and subtle golden drapery.

Several hosts and coordinators moved around, preparing for the evening’s charity auction.

In the center of the hall, dozens of round tables gleamed under the lights, each surrounded by ten elegant chairs.

Every table was decorated with tall vases of fresh white orchids, silver cutlery, crystal glasses, and name cards embossed in gold lettering.

It was an event designed to make a lasting impression.

Guests in glittering gowns and tailored suits mingled freely. The scent of expensive perfume and champagne hung in the air.

Laughter rose here and there, the sound of socialites catching up and businessmen shaking hands over deals that would likely never be mentioned again after tonight.

Evelyn stood near the doorway, taking it all in.

She had attended countless charity galas and business dinners like this before, back when she was still part of the Walters Group’s active management team.

She used to glide through these rooms effortlessly, with a flawless smile, perfect posture, and practiced charm. It used to be part of her job.

But tonight felt different.

She wasn’t here to make alliances, but she had come solely to accompany Joseph, who insisted she attend with him to restore the company’s reputation.

Now, she wasn’t in the mood to make small talk or meet another overconfident investor.

’But where’s Joseph!? Why has he not yet arrived?’

Just as she was about to call him, her phone vibrated softly in her clutch.

"I’m in line to get off the red carpet. Five more cars are ahead of me. Don’t run away before I get there." From: Joseph

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