Sebastian rubbed his chin, a spark of interest in his gaze.

"That Jonathan Sterling is certainly handsome."

"Almost as much as me."

"That family must have incredible genes."

"I'm quite eager to meet his sister now."

"I bet she's a real beauty."

"What's your opinion, Alexander?"

Alexander didn't even glance his way.

"I have no interest in other women."

Sebastian chuckled and shook his head.

"Of course."

"Your heart belongs solely to your dear wife."

At the mention of Evelyn, Alexander's expression softened into a subtle smile.

Then, a thought seemed to strike him, and he frowned.

He placed a hand on Sebastian's shoulder.

"Now that I consider it..."

"When I saw Jonathan earlier, something felt familiar."

"He bears a slight resemblance to Evelyn."

"Particularly around the eyes."

Sebastian blinked in surprise, thoughtfully rubbing his chin.

The more he pondered it, the more compelling the idea became.

"You're absolutely right!"

"Now that you point it out, there is a similarity."

"Their eyes are almost identical!"

He shot Alexander a playful look.

"Evelyn was raised in an orphanage."

"What if she is the Sterling family's long-lost illegitimate daughter?"

"How else do we explain the resemblance?"

Alexander remained skeptical.

"You're letting your imagination run wild again."

"We both know Charles and his wife were utterly devoted."

"There is no possibility he had a child with another woman."

He let the statement hang in the air before fixing Sebastian with a firm look.

"We just finalized a deal with the Sterling family."

"Be mindful of your words."

"The last thing we require is unnecessary trouble."

Sebastian's expression turned serious, and he fell silent.

His comment had been nothing more than a jest.

Even if he wished to, he wouldn't dare say such a thing in front of Jonathan.

They allowed the topic to drop.

"Very well."

"Let us concentrate on our collaboration with the Sterling family," Alexander stated.

Sebastian nodded, brushing the earlier conversation aside.

Alexander didn't dwell on it further.

After all, the world was full of people who looked similar.

The resemblance between Evelyn and Jonathan could easily be a simple coincidence.

Perhaps Jonathan simply took after his sister more.

And everyone in Crestwood knew the Sterlings had only two children—Jonathan and his sister.

There was no long-lost child.

Evelyn had no connection to the Sterling family.

Meanwhile, Evelyn returned to her company, clutching Theodore's wedding dress sketches.

Once inside, she immediately focused on the task of bringing them to life.

Each sketch was highly intricate.

The details were delicate and demanded meticulous attention.

Once she finalized the design, she planned to use the exquisite materials Theodore had provided to craft the actual wedding gown.

Evelyn worked diligently until the end of the day.

Just then, her phone rang.

An unfamiliar number appeared on the screen.

Keeping her eyes fixed on the sketches, Evelyn answered the call.

"Hello?"

"Evelyn, are you still busy at work?"

"Are you free tonight?"

"If you are, could you please come by Eleanor's?"

"We need to discuss the arrangements for her birthday party."

"Of course, Margaret," Evelyn replied without hesitation.

"I will head over immediately after work."

Having committed to helping with the preparations, Evelyn was determined to fulfill her role with the utmost care.