Chapter: 1736

While his companions reveled in increasingly boisterous celebration, Kenji remained on an island of calm, nursing his drink in contemplative silence.

Just then, a well-dressed man approached, curiosity evident in his tone. “Kenji, I heard the Ward family paid a visit today. Were they there to set the engagement date?"

A scoff escaped Kenji's lips. "To call off the engagement.”

“That's fantastic news!" The man's eyes widened with genuine delight.

“You're finally free!"