Chapter 55

Devin’s parties were legendary for their raucous energy, with thumping bass lines and an endless supply of booze.

As the music pulsed, bodies swayed, and the usual barriers of social class seemed to melt away in the rhythm.

Suzan was the belle of the ball, effortlessly charming her way through the crowd. With every conversation, she caught the ball and tossed it back with grace, her wit as sharp as a tack. She was the very image of high EQ and social grace.

Jennifer often complained about Leanne’s shyness and lack of social savvy. To her, Suzan was the epitome of confidence and social grace.

Joy thrived in these settings, darting through the crowd like a social butterfly, her original reasons for attending long forgotten.

Leanne, no dancer, sought refuge in a quiet corner. Just as she settled down, she felt a gaze upon her.

Glancing across, she noticed Selina at the other end of the couch, her leg in a cast resting. on the armrest, wearing a surprised expression.

“I looked for you and you ignored me. You said you’d be resting at home, and here you are at a party!” Selina complained.

Leanne glanced at her, “Does your nurse even know you’re out?”

Selina pouted, playing the sympathy card, “I just wanted to hang out with you.”

Coming to Suzan’s party to seek her out was certainly creative.

go sing the national anthem at the

nearby when someone asked, “Heard from Devin you’re staying put this time.

couldn’t stand the food in Emberland anymore,” Suzan confessed, “Nothing beats a good old-fashioned burger.”

business on Bullion Boulevard. It turns

comment, the answer to her long-held question

return

Suzan to Emberland and then back home again,

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Chapter 55

lock of hair from her face. She blushed at the mention of

“Don’t tease. Curtis

followed her gaze to the

chill, the roses were

hand in his

out for a

keen senses or just coincidence?

at you!” exclaimed a woman beside Suzan.

two really are synced up. You mention him and

sweetness between them nearly palpable, “Oh,

understood what it felt like to

and Curtis made a perfect

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