Layne’s comment jolted Hannah back to the present. She collected herself and offered him a small smile.
“He has always been like this.”
She glanced over at Jalen again before saying, “I’ll go and help Jalen out. We can talk some more later.”
“Of course.”
Hannah picked up a new glass of red wine from the table before making her way to where Jalen stood.
Layne watched her go, his eyes reluctantly peeling away as she was swallowed by the crowd.
In another part of the hall, Edwin was settled comfortably in an inconspicuous corner. He had taken his phone out as soon as he arrived, and proceeded to choose a quiet place to play his mobile games in peace.
He enjoyed his solace for a while, but it was soon intruded upon.
“Hello there. I’m Sadie Edwards of the Edwards family in Valmere.
It’s nice to meet you.”
Sadie had spent a good amount of time searching for her target. She was about to give up when she finally noticed Edwin in the last place she expected.
She had paused to take in his Luxurious attire and the unmistakable, libertine flair that he had going on about him. Then, she put on the facade of a sweet, gentle girl before she approached, wine glass in hand.
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Edwin wasn’t all too pleased at being interrupted. He glanced up briefly at Sadie, then looked back at his phone.
“What’s up?” he asked, his tone dismissive.
Sadie pressed her lips into a thin line. She plopped down next to him, “What are you playing?”
Her proximity afforded Edwin a healthy whiff of her cloying perfume, and he instinctively leaned away.
“It’s nothing.”
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“Aren’t you bored, just playing on your phone? I saw you sitting by yourself and thought you might like some company. How about it? Why don’t we have a drink?” Sadie was wearing a tight little number that successfully showcased her figure. She leaned closer to Edwin, putting her assets on full display.
“You see, I’m all by myself, too.”
Unfortunately for her, Edwin was much too focused on his game, and didn’t even register her attempt at flirtation.
“I’m not drinking. My cousin told me not to drink tonight.”
Sadie cursed him inwardly. He looked like he was over twenty years old. Did he still obey his cousin like some lost little boy?
But before she could say anything else, she was yanked back to her feet.
“Get away from him!” the culprit shrieked in Sadie’s ear.