Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

First Love Novel 30

Chapter 30

Angela nodded and was about to say something in response to Finn's kind offer of help when someone suddenly bumped into her forcefully from behind. It nearly sent her tumbling to the floor on all fours, Luckily, Finn was quick enough to catch and steady her.

But before Angela could fully regain her balance, the brute who had bumped into her grabbed her wrist and murmured, “May I have this dance, miss?"

It was Dexter.

Even with his dark costume and makeup, his commanding presence and those deep-set, piercing eyes gave his identity away immediately.

Why couldn't he leave her alone?

Finn hadn't recognized Dexter's voice. Holding onto Angela's hand, he looked Dexter in the eye and said, "She's my partner for this evening, sir."

Inwardly, Angela cursed like a sailor vehemently. Still, she chose not to acknowledge Dexter. She pretended as if she didn't recognize him either.

“Oh, really?” Dexter fixed his gaze on her, his eyes flashing dangerously. "So, do you like him?”

answer but hesitated. There were too many people around, and she dreaded Dexter causing a scene. Even if he didn't mind embarrassing

coldly and gave Finn a smug glance. "It seems like she doesn't think

something. Nevertheless, he didn't feel like backing

Angela and cupped her cheeks gently. Then, he placed at kiss

Angela's mind went blank.

them, people

a match without even seeing each other's faces. That must be true love,

into each other's souls with just a glance.

a love triangle? Are the two men fighting over

of swans, both white and black, were openly gossiping, their voices far from discreet. Angela wished the earth would just swallow

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do?” Finn asked, pulling her hand

Dexter put a firm hand on Angela's shoulder and pulled her into his arm. Then, he crushed his lips onto hers in

unexpected kiss. She instinctively put up a fight and resisted him, struggling to push him away. More than anything, she wished she could knee

mixer was turning out

longer, Angela bit down on Dexter's lip. He released her with a pained grunt.

across the hall as Dexter's mask fell off,

believe that the man who had just forcibly kissed a woman after shamelessly interrupting the couple's dance only to be