Chapter 920:
Lorraine lifted her chin in victory, her stance tall with satisfaction, the face behind her mask exuding arrogance. After this evening, the Reynolds name would command respect from all. Christina could brace herself for ruin!
Without warning, Dylan shifted.
Lorraine’s pulse quickened as she watched his graceful arm extend outward at a measured pace. It appeared he was moments away from accepting her proposition of a dance!
Everyone present fixed their gaze on Dylan’s outstretched hand, holding their breath in tense anticipation.
The very next moment, a collective gasp rippled through the crowd as Dylan took hold of one particular hand. All the guests stood frozen, mouths agape in shock.
“Mr. Scott chose the woman in the clown mask! Who is she? How could she possess such charm?”
“Charm? She was simply in the right place when Mr. Scott craved company. Any other attractive woman could have been chosen.”
“I know who she is! She’s the divorced woman entangled with Robin, isn’t she? And now she’s here trying to tempt Mr. Scott! How utterly shameless!” Some guests watched Christina with envy, while others—those who had seen the scene unfold outside the hall earlier—remembered Robin’s fierce protectiveness toward Christina immediately.
Those unaware of the full story began whispering among themselves. When they learned that Christina was the cast-off ex-wife of the Dawson family with a reputation for flirting with men, their contempt and jealousy deepened.
Behind her silver mask, Lorraine’s smile faltered. Her expression grew rigid the instant she saw Dylan’s hand clasped around Christina’s. This couldn’t be happening! Dylan was meant to accept her invitation! Why on earth would he choose Christina, a disgraceful woman?
𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 g𝗮𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⫺𝖼𝗈𝗺
At that moment, the strains of romantic music filled the air.
Christina and Dylan glided together onto the dance floor, moving in step with the lilting rhythm.
Christina became the focal point of envious stares as she followed Dylan’s lead in the dance area.
No one dared to join them, fearing they might upset Dylan. They could only admire from the sidelines.
Yolanda clenched her teeth, forcing her gentle smile to remain in place. How could Christina be so fortunate, becoming the first woman to share such close contact with Dylan in full view of everyone?
Brendon’s eyes blazed with jealousy as he watched the pair in the center of the dance floor. Dylan had actually agreed to dance with Christina! He could not explain the restless unease within him. She was supposed to be dancing with him.
Wasn’t she? Wasn’t she supposed to be doing everything in her power to win him back? How could she have moved on so quickly? This wasn’t how things were supposed to be.
Brendon’s fists clenched tightly, his teeth grinding as his gaze burned with conflicting emotions. A surge of bitterness welled up inside him, stirring memories of the past. The Christina he knew had never been like this—she had always placed him above everything else. She had even tried to improve her dreadful cooking, failing every time yet never ceasing her efforts for his sake.
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