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

to confess his feelings for her, she would reject him

if Leo wanted to continue making things ambiguous between

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

any hint of romance. That confused

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

“That’s right.”

flattered, but I’m also curious as to why?” She expressed her doubts.

Leo was succinct in his response.

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, her doubts clearly still

this. Some people just feel a certain affinity with others, and that’s the case for Grandpa toward

smiled. Leo’s response was going nowhere, and gave her no chance at probing further. She

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

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

at Melanie while charging straight at her.

could see what was going on, Leo started fighting him in

protect

match for that man. He quickly collapsed on the floor, slashed by

broken bottle.

and ran toward Melanie, the glass bottle pointing

Melanie was shocked.

the hall, had no time to

edges was right in front of

stood in Melanie’s way, blocking her view

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

sat down on the floor, his

Jeffrey!

around