After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back by Riverflow

Chapter 1025

At that moment, Nathalie spoke up as well, "It's just a dance, Selena. Don't disrespect Mr. Brooks."

Her words implied that Selena was deliberately avoiding the dance.

Ernest's expression had already soured.

Selena glanced from one person to the next, her eyes reddening as tears welled up and began to fall.

"You've misunderstood me," she said softly, her voice trembling. "I didn't mean it that way. Mr. Brooks and the Fletcher family have business dealings, and of course, I respect our partners. But my foot really is injured. It's no big deal, though.

"Even though tonight is Lila's birthday party, and she should be the one dancing the opening dance, since Ernest invited me, I would still dance even if my leg was broken."

She paused, looking fragile and innocent, before continuing with a hint of apology. "Mr. Brooks, I'm afraid my injured foot won't keep up with your steps. I'm truly sorry."

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the Fletcher family, I didn't dance with Mr. Brooks. I hope you won't hold it against me?" Several of the wealthy ladies and socialites nearby watched the scene unfold,

their stature. As Aaron's wife, Selena's position was certainly not

yet, here they were, in exactly

Selena's pitiful and self-sacrificing demeanor, the looks directed toward Nathalie from the other ladies shifted, though none dared to comment openly-business dealings with the

This woman was playing games with her! And in front of

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a smile. "Oh, no need to say that. Lila's dress is a bit restrictive, which is why I asked you to help. Since you're

servant immediately stepped forward to

tug at the corners

after her, a flash