Tatiana's eyes reddened as she lost herself in thought. No matter how much it hurt, she could only hold everything in.

She was the most powerless child in her family. If only her marriage could help be a boost for her family. She was willing to make any sacrifice that was needed.

The brief interlude was over, and the dinner party resumed.

Ezzo and Zeke's suggestion to the Taylor family for a marriage alliance had failed. This instilled confidence in both the Beckett Group and Harper Group. This incident even stirred Josh up.

Alyssa had rejected Zeke. His face was dark and as long as a fiddle. While Ezzo didn't express it outwardly, he was secretly disgruntled when he watched Zeke being embarrassed.

With that, the Taylor family most likely would not have a part to play in being a partner in their racecourse hotel project.

The rhythm of the music changed. It was time for the ball.

The noblemen and noblewomen found their respective dance partners. They walked to the middle of the banquet hall. The atmosphere turned lively and cheerful with their dancing.

Alyssa knew that Tatiana was a timid person. She had also never attended this sort of high-class ball, so Alyssa was worried that she might have social anxiety.

Thus, both of them walked to the side hand-in-hand. They stayed there to chat as they drank juice.

fiery gazes. All of them wanted to

Alyssa's bearing was so powerful that they could only watch from afar. None

of Alyssa, Tatiana didn't express dejectedness. She simply kept

took a deep breath and said, "Taty, I will not let you

"I'm fine, Lyse."

"I will not turn down the marriage alliance. I

about? How could I sacrifice

What would

rather stay single for the

I'm doing this on my

extremely concerned. She was about to continue when they

may I have a

Alyssa and Tatiana

standing in front of Alyssa. He was

slightly and extended his hand toward her in a gentlemanly

Zeke spoke up first. "Ms. Alyssa, you didn't give me a chance to pursue you. Are

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