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.

the men was seemingly reluctant to

a man who rocked a lion masquerade mask, and a lengthy figure. By the looks of his hair, the man appeared like

Zhi pointed in the general direction of the kids as

circled the dance floor in desolation before coming back to Mu Zhi for the second round

be safe here, we can just hang around the children’s area.

maintained a courteous front as she declined him, “Thank you for

the lion mask

it. Thus,

the same man

hand. He casually approached Mu Zhi

know that I like you so they’re pushing me to woo you. 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 pointed at the few men

the mojito, contemplating

it here, there’s no need to stay away from your child. Miss, I suppose that should be convincing enough,

humiliating at this point. I can’t

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

that Mu Zhi finally complied, the man was contented. He introduced himself, “My name is David, I’m in

remark instantly put

to respond to him. Standing up, she was looking

appear to want to pester her. Holding his glass

checking the time intermittently. Lu Junnian should be here now, she thought to herself. He’ll leave when 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

Zhi decided to bring

rose to her feet, a dizziness sensation struck

it, pinning it on fatigue from the past few days. She bit the bullet, and headed towards Mu Xiaomu, telling

coaxing Mu Xiaomu to

your face is so

friends obediently, and came

pointed out by Mu Xiaomu, Mu Zhi caressed her face subconsciously…