Falling for the Contract Bride

Chapter 147 Powerless

The masquerade ball was organized at the open-air rooftop of the hotel.

Under the magnificent moonlight, women were boasting their beautiful dance moves while the gentlemen were socializing among themselves with the tinkle of cocktails.

The event was thoughtfully set up by the hotel. It was not solely designed for adults to indulge themselves in their social desires. There was also a children’s play area for small families.

Mu Xiaomu was enjoying her time in the children’s area. She was playing tag with the other kids, chasing around the area. In the end, all of the children started pulling off their masks amid jovial laughter.

Everyone was seemingly having a pleasant time except Mu Zhi, who was the odd one out.

She was here to avoid Lu Junnian.

When Mu Zhi recalled how she scrambled to get away from her room, she started laughing at herself amusingly. At this moment, a man with a fox masquerade mask gradually approached Mu Zhi. He bent forward from the waist to invite her to dance.

Mu Zhi had been hanging around the children’s area the moment she stepped onto the rooftop. Courteously refusing the man’s offer, she pointed at Mu Zhi, who was playing at a fair distance away.

In response, the man left reluctantly.

It did not take long for another man to take turns approaching her on various excuses. However, every one of them was met with rejection.

was seemingly reluctant to

man – a man who rocked a lion masquerade mask, and a lengthy figure. By the looks of

then invited Mu Zhi for a dance. Similarly, Mu Zhi pointed in the general direction of the kids as a rejection, beckoning that she was a mother who needed to look after

coming back to Mu Zhi for the second

kids will be safe here, we can just hang around the children’s area. Miss, I

declined him, “Thank you for your

with the

of it. Thus, she diverted her

the same

had a glass of mojito in his hand. He casually approached Mu Zhi and handed the glass to

I’m quite embarrassed now because I have been rejected twice. Without any choice, I could only treat you to a glass of mojito.” Said the man dolefully as he

at the mojito, contemplating to refuse it

it here, there’s no need to stay away from your child. Miss, I

can’t

Zhi was helpless, listening to the man’s lamentations. She received the glass and

was contented. He introduced himself, “My name is David, I’m in room 2709, you’re welcome to come have fun

instantly put Mu Zhi

him. Standing up,

man did not appear to want to pester her. Holding his glass of wine, he slowly returned to where he came

he notices I’m not around. Taking into account the time Lu Junnian might take to search for her, Mu Zhi estimated that fifty minutes should be more than enough before

time was up, Mu Zhi decided to

soon as she rose to her

days. She

coaxing Mu Xiaomu to

your face is

Xiaomu bade farewell with her newly made friends obediently, and

Mu Xiaomu, Mu Zhi caressed her face subconsciously… Why