Chapter 252

I open my mouth to say something – anything – but the girl on Ivan’s arm is quicker than me.

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“Daniel,” the young woman ways with a sweet smile, pretending she doesn’t notice the tension and breaking it as she takes happy step forward towards Daniel. “Do you remember me?” Her voice has a slight Russian accent – not at all strong, but the sort of thing you might unconsciously carry if you grew up American but lived in a Russian–speaking household all of your life.

Daniel takes a deep breath and then shifts his gaze to the Russian girl, smoothing his expression with effort. “Of course I remember you, Mila,” Daniel replies with a genteel smile. He tucks his temper fully away as he drops my arm and steps forward to give her a polite, familiar kiss on the cheek.

Mila laughs charmingly as Daniel kisses her, turning her face towards him as he pulls away so that their lips almost brush. I blink in surprise at this, and then look at her more closely, admiring the sheet of black hair that falls over her slim shoulders like a waterfall, her sparkling silver dress. And as I survey her, I realize that she hasn’t said a word to me, or looked al me, once. I rankle a bit at the insult.

this as well, turns back to me and

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parents put us in dance class together.” He grimaces a bit, laughing.

as she takes a step forward to grasp his hand. “Come and dance a little with me, just

couldn’t –” Daniel

pouts and my mouth falls open a little bit at how bold she is. “It would be so

complies, stepping forward to her. “I’ll

to me. He doesn’t look

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