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Leo, oblivious to the moment, straightened his jacket dramatically. His expression turned playful as he extended his hand toward Sarah, his voice carrying over the music.

“Beautiful and lovely Ms. Sarah,” he declared with exaggerated gallantry, “may I invite you to a dance?”

Sarah raised an amused brow but couldn’t help the small chuckle that escaped her lips. Leo, ever the

entertainer.

“Of course,” she said, accepting his invitation. “I should say it’s my honor.”

As she placed her hand in his, Leo led her onto the dance floor with a confident stride.

Across the room, Cole’s eyes darkened. His fingers twitched slightly before he turned to the woman before him. Wordlessly, he extended his hand, a silent acceptance of her request.

The music swelled, and the room pulsed with movement.

Sarah and Leo danced effortlessly, their rhythm seamless.

Leo had always been an easy partner–graceful, controlled, and never overbearing. He spun her with precision, and she followed with practiced ease.

Sarah’s poise did not go unnoticed. She moved with an unspoken elegance, her every step light yet

deliberate.

Whispers floated among the onlookers. Admiration, curiosity, and perhaps even envy.

By the time the song neared its end, a small circle had formed around them.

The center of attention was not something Sarah had sought, but she carried it with quiet confidence.

the atmosphere, stepped forward, hoping for a turn with

gentle, declined them all with an easy

amusement. Yet beneath

dancers on the floor had closed the distance between them and another familiar

had not

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and met Arnold’s gaze head–on.

certain

moment.

beside her, frowned.

to decline Arnold’s request when Arnold, without hesitation, handed off his

was a deliberate

released, lost her balance, and if Leo didn’t catch her, she would undoubtedly

reached out, gripping the woman’s waist to steady her.

clenched in irritation. He knew what Arnold had done–forced his hand.

same time, Arnold’s arm wrapped around Sarah’s waist, seamlessly pulling her onto the dance floor. The transition was so smooth that

time to react. One moment she was standing with Leo, the

floor by Arnold.

was to push him away, but he anticipated it,

close without making a scene.

she hissed under her breath, her

her effortlessly with practiced

further. She had no

and demanded, “What do

answer immediately. He led her into another turn, his grip firm but not aggressive. “When are you taking Alex’s call?”

the sudden shift in topic. “In a couple of days,” she replied curtly. “I’m too busy to take him out or cook for him right now.”

faltering. “I see,” he said, as if contemplating

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