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

her, she would reject him

Leo wanted to continue making things ambiguous between them, she would make

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

hint of romance. That confused her

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

“That’s right.”

as to why?”

loves talented people.” Leo was

many talented people who are much more impressive than I am. I don’t

this. Some people just

going nowhere, and gave her no chance at probing

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around the perimeter of the dance floor, making way for the

on the floor rang. The crowd ignored it at first,

in his hand and yelled at Melanie while charging straight at her. “Go to hell! A life for a life! That’s only right!”

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

to protect Melanie.

that Leo was no match for that man. He quickly

broken bottle.

turned and ran toward Melanie, the glass

Melanie was shocked.

who were hidden around the

its sharp edges was right in front of

figure stood in Melanie’s way, blocking

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

down on the floor,

Jeffrey!

sat on the floor with him, wrapping her arms around him in shock. Blood seeped