When they grow tired , they found an empty table to sit at . Jasmine pulled out her phone and posted several night market photos she'd taken earlier to Instagram . Aveline also postest a photo of a panoramic shot of the night market on Instagram . Hor caption read : " In Mount Ardwood Night Market , great food , fun vibes , beautiful views . " She rarely posted on Instagram , so as soon as the post went up , many friends commented and liked it . Some of them joked , " Lol , you only hit post on Instagram when there's good food , fun , and nice scenery , " " I heard Mount Ardwood is developing really well now . The night market's got all kinds of food from home and abroad . I'm gonna plan a trip there soon . " " Ava , where are your photos ? Even a cute couple pic would work . " Jasmine replied to that comment , " Want a cute pic of Ava and me instead ? " A mutual friend , who only knew Aveline and Xavier were engaged , not that they'd actually married , commented , " Did you go with Xavier ? Why didn't you two take a photo together ? " Aveline glanced at it , ignored it , and swiped down . There were so many comments . Even one of her clients remarked , " Ms. Sutton , you're living a super chill life . " Vivian commented too , " I've been to so many night markets , but Mount Ardwood Night Market impresses me the most . " Then Aveline saw Sebastian's comment . It was short , just two words : " Nice photography . " Aveline was quite moved . As an outstanding designer , Aveline had an excellent eye for aesthetics , which meant her photography skills were bound to be impressive as well . Back in high school , she'd even won a top prize in a renowned photography magazine's contest , 0.00 % 08:30 Chapter 13 though few people knew about it . 288 Vouchers Her panoramic shot of the night market was indeed well - taken , but only Sebastian had praised the photography itself . It meant something to her to have someone acknowledge this side of her professionalism . Aveline felt a flicker of pride . She replied to Sebastian , " Thank you , Mr. Harmon . " Soon after , Fiona left a message under that exchange , " Mr. Harmon ? He's my cousin . So he's also your friend . Just call him Seb . " Aveline smiled and brushed it off . She figured Fiona had probably had a few too many drinks . After eating and drinking their fill , Aveline checked the time . It was nearly ten o'clock , and they had to get up early the next day , so she and Jasmine headed back to the hotel . As they reached the hotel entrance , fireworks burst over the backyard . They were gorgeous , dazzling , and obviously costly . Jasmine looked up , clicking her tongue . " They're pretty , but this is just a second - tier advertisement . Is it really necessary to waste so much money on putting on a show ? " Aveline pressed her lips together and said nothing . Josephine craved not just vanity , but also Xavier's favor . And Xavier gave her both , not just with money , but with outright indulgence . Jasmine went on , " I saw someone online say the chef at the Beltran Hotel's backyard bakery makes amazing cupcakes . I know you love cupcakes . Let's go try them . " Aveline had tried those cupcakes when she visited last year , and they were indeed the best she'd ever had . She guessed Josephine's celebration party was probably being held in the backyard , so she didn't want to go over there . But seeing how excited Jasmine was , she nodded anyway . Besides , she'd already made up her mind to end things with Xavier . Instead of avoiding him , she might as well face it head - on . There was no need for all this deliberate pretense . When they walked into the backyard , sure enough , a party was underway . There were around a dozen people , and the atmosphere was lively . 0.00 % 08:30 Chapter 13 Jasmine stopped short , turning to Aveline . " Maybe we should come next time ? " Aveline's voice was calm . " Why ? Since we want to try those cupcakes , let's do it . " As she spoke , she walked toward the cupcake stall . 1289 Vouchers The closer she got , the more she realized Xavier was leaning against a pillar next to the stall . He wore a long black windbreaker , which set off his tall and lean figure and made him look sharp . and stylish . He was staring down at his phone , so he didn't notice her . Jasmine glanced at Aveline . Aveline kept walking until she reached the stall . " Two boxes of cupcakes , please , " she said . At the sound of her voice , Xavier lifted his eyes from his phone screen and looked at her . Aveline stood straight . She could see his movement out of the corner of her eye , but she had no intention of meeting his gaze . The chef replied , " I'll make them fresh for you . Just wait a minute , please . " If Xavier weren't there , Jasmine would have happily waited . But she was worried Aveline might feel awkward . " Oh , no ready - made ones ? " she asked . The chef smiled . " They sell out fast . If you want them , you'll have to wait about ten minutes . " Aveline didn't mind . " Then we'll wait , " she told Jasmine . With that , she led Jasmine to the other side of the stall , stood there , and pulled out her phone to kill time . Aveline had gotten a few more comments and likes on Instagram , so she tapped to check . At some point , Xavier had liked two posts . They were not hers , but two comments under it . One was the mutual friend's comment , " Did you go with Xavier ? 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