Chapter 463

I had anticipated that you and Evelyn might separate after Leonard's birthday celebration. That's precisely why I deliberately mentioned confessing my feelings to Evelyn—to provoke a reaction from you.

Never did I imagine you'd overhear my private conversation with Evelyn and misinterpret the entire situation."

"Out of all possible approaches, you chose to fake romantic feelings for Evelyn? That's practically begging for disaster!" Theodore snapped, glaring daggers at Alexander.

"Jealousy has always been an effective catalyst for revealing true emotions. I simply didn't predict it would fail with Nathan," Alexander responded with a helpless shrug.

Turning directly to Nathan, he pressed on, "But you must confront your genuine feelings. Ask yourself this—can you honestly claim to feel nothing for Evelyn?"

Nathan believed the answer should have come easily. Yet the words stuck in his throat like stubborn glue.

"You and Serena ended things years ago. Only you know whether any lingering affection remains. Life's too short, Nathan. Do you truly want to watch the woman you love marry someone else while you're trapped in a loveless marriage?" Alexander challenged.

The mere suggestion twisted Nathan's stomach into knots.

Theodore added his voice, "Nathan, it's painfully obvious to both Alexander and me that you're in love with Evelyn. You're just too damn stubborn to admit it. While we've always been closer to Serena and genuinely hoped you'd reconcile... as your closest friends, we only want your happiness. Don't make a decision you'll regret forever."

The raw sincerity in Theodore's words hung heavily in the air.

Nathan remained silent, his expression unreadable. Yet both men recognized their words had struck home.

There's an art to knowing when to stop—and they'd reached that delicate point.

With practiced ease, Theodore shifted the conversation elsewhere.

The next day...