I Became His Sweetheart by Bright Eyes

Chapter 378 A Life For A Life

After a while, the Yorks‘ butler stood on the second floor and officially announced the start of the dinner dance.

He invited the two sons of the York family to the dance floor with their companions for an opening dance.

Harlow called Sylvia and took her hand while walking to the dance floor. Leo walked toward Melanie while Isla

kept winking at her, implicitly trying to hook the two of them.

Melanie placed her hands on Leo’s arm as both of them waltzed to the music on the dance floor.

“You must be tired today. Why don’t we go slow?” Leo said thoughtfully.

“Sounds good,” Melanie said.

They slowed down their pace, and it became easier for her to follow through the steps.

“Thank you for the gown, Mr. York,” she said. “It’s beautiful, and I’m here to express my appreciation and

gratitude.”

She deliberately made her purpose in coming clear so that things wouldn’t be vague between them.

Leo smiled graciously. “It’s good that you like it. Please don’t overthink things. My family appreciates your

talent and abilities, while I’m the one most familiar with you. I’m extending such hospitality to you on behalf of my family so you’ll enjoy yourself here.”

Melanie pondered over Leo’s words, which were completely different from what she had expected.

She had wanted to seize the chance to ask Leo why he got close to her and treated her so well. If Leo took the

for her, she would reject him

if Leo wanted to continue making things ambiguous between

to save herself the trouble that might come in the future.

hint of romance. That confused her

Harlow just now. From what he said and what you’re saying right now, it seems like…Mr. York really likes me?” Melanie asked, trying

“That’s right.”

really flattered, but I’m also curious as to

talented people.” Leo

Yorks come in contact with many talented people who are much more impressive than I am. I don’t deserve such treatment,” Melanie said fearfully,

a huge role in this. Some people just feel

Leo’s response was going nowhere, and gave

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dance floor, making way for the two couples dancing. in the middle of the dance

wine bottle smashed on the floor rang. The crowd ignored it at first, but right

man grabbed the broken bottle in his hand and yelled at Melanie while charging straight at

quickly, and before anyone could see what was going on, Leo

to protect

it was clear that Leo was no match for that man. He

broken bottle.

toward Melanie, the glass bottle pointing in her

Melanie was shocked.

Snows‘ bodyguards, who were hidden around the

sharp edges was right in

blocking her view and

next second, a York bodyguard rushed over to restrain the attacker. The man

down on the floor, his hands

Jeffrey!

him, wrapping her arms around him in shock. Blood seeped through his shirt