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

feelings for her, she would reject him straight

to continue making things ambiguous between them, she

didn’t want that to save herself the trouble that might come in

words were friendly and courteous, without any hint of romance. That

into Harlow just now. From what he said and what you’re saying right now, it seems like…Mr. York really

“That’s right.”

but I’m also curious as to why?” She expressed her

talented people.” Leo

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

said without skipping a beat, “Affinity plays a huge role in this. Some people just

nowhere, and gave her no chance at probing further.

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other guests crowded around the perimeter of the dance floor, making way

then, a wine bottle smashed on the floor rang. The crowd ignored it at first, but right after that, someone flew straight onto the

bottle in his hand and yelled at Melanie while charging straight at her. “Go to hell! A

see what was going on, Leo started

protect

no match for that man. He quickly collapsed on the floor, slashed

broken bottle.

turned and ran toward Melanie, the glass bottle pointing in her direction.

Melanie was shocked.

around the hall, had no time to

with its sharp edges was right in front of Melanie’s face.

way, blocking

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

down on the floor,

Jeffrey!

floor with him, wrapping her arms around him in