Indubitably, what Maya said didn’t actually happen. She was aware that Madeline had no way of approaching Quentin, so she persisted with her lie. “Of course! Would I joke about such a thing?” Madeline cackled. “I know you wouldn’t. Like I said, our Maya’s a smart, kind, beautiful, and generous girl! There’s not another person in the entire Athesea that could match up with your perfection, and you’ve proved that today.
I trust my instinct about you. Don’t forget that I’m still waiting for you to get married with Alex, okay? I can’t wait to have you as my daughter-in-law!” Feeling somewhat bashful, Maya turned to Alexander’s direction. “Well, I won’t mind if he doesn’t…” Madeline was highly impressed by Maya. She thought that anyone that deserved to marry her son should at least have a solid family background and the capability to lead the Griffiths’ businesses to success. As for Elise, she had been disdaining her all this while; she could never find it in herself to accept her.
“It’s okay. I know what you’re thinking. Come, let’s go see Alex.” Meanwhile, Alex fetched some tidbits over to Elise, who found herself feeling relieved after eating some dessert. At that moment, Madeline brought Maya over and said, “Alex, go dance with Maya when the banquet starts.”
Disregarding her words, Alexander had his full attention on Elise. “Do you like this one? Do you want more?” “No, thanks,” Elise answered. Then, the man withdrew his gaze and said, “Sorry, I’ll only dance with my fiancée.” Ignoring his answer, Madeline countered, “Elise wouldn’t know how to dance. You’re gonna make a fool out of her if you bring her onto the dance floor. Maya, on the other hand, has learned various styles of ballroom dances, and she’d mastered every single genre of them, so bring her. You’ll surely impress everyone.” Alexander was upset by his mother’s condescending words toward Elise.
offended. “Since Miss Dahlen’s so exceptional at dancing, I’m sure she’d have a line of men waiting to dance with her, whereas I, having no talent in dancing, would only be a drag to her.” “I don’t mind
“What does that have to do with me?” At his reply, Madeline was shocked
As if she was heartbroken, she pointed at
can accept the person I love. But if you can’t get yourself to… Well, not that it matters.” Finished, he reached out his hand to Elise, who, filled with joy, slowly put her hand onto his palm. “Care for
unwavering commitment. “Sure!” At her answer, Alexander quickly tugged her entire body into his arms. The two held each other tightly like the most perfect couple—a sight that stung Madeline’s eyes. Silently,
tall, slender man. She boastfully raised her chin, and there was a dash of hostility in her eyes when she looked at Elise and Alexander. As the music started playing, there was not a tinge of fright in Maya as the main dancer for the opening. Her elegance swayed across the dance floor,
Elise, who had the urge to tell him that she’d learned the same style of ballroom dance when she was a kid, so she was no stranger to the dance moves. “Don’t worry. I’ll
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