Chapter 231 Sudden Blackout
Chapter 231 Sudden Blackout
“What happened? Why did the power cut?” someone shouted.
A clamor swept the theater, and every dancer onstage froze in place.
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The emergency generators kicked in with a low rumble, and a staff member’s voice echoed through the loudspeakers. “We’re terribly sorry, but because of a technical malfunction, we’re unable to continue tonight’s performance.”
“How can you just cancel? We came here especially to see this!” someone shouted.
“Exactly! Didn’t you do a proper equipment check beforehand?” another voice chorused.
Grumbles rose on every side, but the next announcement wiped them out in an instant.
“To compensate,” the staffer continued, “we’ll refund you triple the price of your ticket. In addition, for any future showing of this production at the Jexburgh Grand Theater, simply present tonight’s ticket and you may attend free of charge–your seats will be automatically upgraded as well.”
The moment the words left the speakers, smiles broke out everywhere; a triple refund plus a free upgraded show–who could stay angry?
Under the ushers‘ guidance, the crowd filed toward the exits in tidy rows.
Laura muttered, “What lousy luck. A breakdown on the very night I finally get to admire those gorgeous dancers up close. I was hoping they’d pick me as tonight’s lucky audience member.”
“Next time, then,” Quinn said with a light laugh.
“Next time it is.” Laura sighed. As they chatted their way to the doors, she added, “It’s only a little after nine. Julius probably isn’t here yet. Why don’t you call him? I can drive you home.”
Quinn was about to agree when she spotted a familiar Maybach parked a short distance away. A tall figure stepped out and began walking toward her.
How did he get here so early?”
Quinn blinked, surprised.
Then she noticed a man climbing from the sedan idling behind Julius‘ car, Sterling.
Is this a coincidence or…
The thought made her glance at Laura.
Laura looked equally stunned, watching Julius and Sterling stride over while women spilling from the theater stared after the two men
With their striking looks–Julius‘ aloofness and Sterling’s elegance–they easily outshone everyone around
them.
Had Julius not radiated that frosty aura, half those women would already be begging for his number.
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“Since Julius is here for you, Quinn… I’ll just get going,” Laura whispered, eager to slip away.
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Quinn knew her friend had a history with Sterling. Laura had adored himi once; after a year of dating. she’d suddenly announced the breakup.
When Quinn asked why, Laura had only laughed it off. “We weren’t right. Nobody sticks to one romance forever these days.”
Since then, Laura had thrown herself into work, launched a start–up, chased pop idols, and admired handsome men whenever she pleased.
It was as if her past with Sterling was nothing but a distant memory.
Yet, she never mentioned his name, and whenever they risked bumping into him, she made sure to keep her distance.
Quinn sometimes wondered whether Laura had truly let go.
Before Laura could leave, Sterling’s cool voice rang out, laced with displeasure. “What’s this? You see me and immediately run?”
Laura gave a dry laugh, squared her shoulders, and replied, “Mr. Whitethorn is here for Quinn. If I stay, I’m just a third wheel, aren’t I?”
Sterling pressed his lips.
Julius looked at Quinn. “Come on.”
“Laura, are you…” Quinn began, worry tugging at her.
“Go on. I actually have a few things to say to Mr. Windore,” Laura said.
Quinn tugged her aside and murmured, “You’re sure you’ll be okay?”
Laura shrugged. “Sterling’s not a monster, Quinn. He won’t eat me. Relax, and I really do need to talk to him. You two hanging around would make it awkward.”
“All right, then. I’m off.” Quinn finally followed Julius toward the Maybach.
Laura turned back to Sterling. “Indulge my vanity. Did you actually come here just to see me?”
Sterling’s mouth tightened again.
Earlier that evening, at a business reception, he had bumped into Julius by chance.
While Julius phoned his girlfriend, Laura’s loud talk of handsome guys and bulging muscles had carried clear across the room to him.
The words had soured his mood in an instant.
Does she really take that much pleasure in eyeing every man she sees?
