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,

things ambiguous between them, she

the

any hint

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

“That’s right.”

flattered, but I’m also curious as

talented people.” Leo

much more impressive than I am. I don’t deserve such treatment,” Melanie said fearfully, her doubts clearly

skipping a beat, “Affinity plays a huge role in this. Some people just feel a certain affinity with

going nowhere, and gave her no chance at probing further.

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

ignored it at first, but

while charging straight at her.

could see what was

protect

was clear that Leo was no match for that man.

broken bottle.

quickly turned and ran toward Melanie,

Melanie was shocked.

bodyguards, who were hidden around the hall, had no time to

edges was right in

figure stood in Melanie’s way, blocking her view and

a York bodyguard rushed over to

down on the floor, his

Jeffrey!

around him in shock. Blood seeped