Cyrus agreed that she did make a good point.
But he couldn’t help but wonder when she had become so fierce.
Meanwhile, Nathaniel seemed absentminded. He couldn’t take his eyes off Lucinda. He felt a twinge of jealousy as he watched her act like a spoiled child before Cyrus.
He couldn’t quite figure out why he felt so betrayed by her. Perhaps it was the first time a woman had made him look like a fool.
After about ten minutes later, Eleanor came back in the banquet hall with Vivien.
It was clear that Vivien had taken the time to touch up her makeup to cover up the red mark on her left cheek. She stood obediently with Eleanor behind Nathaniel.
She would give Lucinda a sinister look from time to time, but that was it.
As the party continued, the music started up and people took to the dance floor. Couples swayed to the rhythm of the music, lost in their own world.
Eleanor was practically bouncing with excitement, eagerly waiting for Nathaniel to take her hand and lead her onto the dance floor like a true gentleman.
As she expected, Nathaniel rose from his seat.
This caused the anticipation in Eleanor’s eyes to grow even stronger.
It was almost as if she could already see herself becoming the center of attention.
But then, in the next moment, everything changed.
With a glass of wine in hand, Nathaniel walked right past her, completely ignoring her.
Lucinda savored the delicious chocolate mousse prepared by the French patissier as she listened to the soothing music.
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Suddenly, a large hand appeared before her eyes.
“Miss, would you do me the honor of dancing with me?”
Lucinda raised her head and her eyes met with Nathaniel’s. His presence immediately ruined her appetite.
As she looked up at him, Nathaniel was struck by her beauty.
It was the first time he had taken a good look at her face, and he found that every feature was perfect. Her smooth and blemish-free skin only added to her stunning appearance.
He couldn’t help but think about how beautiful his ex-wife was.
Particularly her eyes. They were clear, starry, and firm.
He was so entranced by Lucinda’s eyes that he couldn’t look away.
They gave him a sense of familiarity.