Chapter 319
Zark paused, his gaze subtly drifting towards Ashley.
Tim, oblivious to Zark’s observation, was swept up in the moment. He dramatically bowed, a picture of polished charm.“My lovely Mrs. Sterling, may I have this dance?” Ashley, a skilled dancer herself, smiled.“Of course, it’s my pleasure.” She offered her hand, and Tim led her onto the dance floor.
Zark, seeing this, extended his hand to the young woman who’d approached him.
Ashley and Tim joined the dancers, their eyes met Chase and Tanya’s. The couple was just about to step onto the floor themselves and happened to glance in their direction. Ashley started to look away, but thought she saw Chase offer a fleeting smile. She frowned, realizing it was a trick of the light. He was smiling at Tanya; he hadn’t even looked at her. in the dance. her attention to
Tim, immersing herself Ashley redirected Ji Qingyue, Ren Jifeng, and Ethan – all highly sought–after bachelors in the city’s elite circles. Numerous women longed to dance with them.
After exchanging pleasantries with Tim, Ren Jifeng’s attention fixed on Tanya. He and Ji Qingyue, both indifferent to dancing, found themselves persuaded by well–meaning family friends to join the throng on the dance floor.
Ethan, however, being the quintessential playboy, was already engaged in selecting his dance partner.
Ashley, radiating elegance and grace in her cheongsam, moved with a captivating classical poise. Her radiant smile illuminated the dance floor, transforming her into its undisputed queen. Many were eager to steal Tim’s partner.
