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?”

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

gave Finn a smug glance. "It seems

realize something. Nevertheless, he

a slight pause, he turned to Angela and cupped her cheeks gently. Then,

Angela's mind went blank.

them, people started

each other's faces.

into each other's souls with just a glance.

why does this feel like a love triangle? Are the two men fighting over

of swans, both white and black, were openly gossiping, their voices far from discreet. Angela

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hand from Dexter's grip and leading her

Angela's shoulder and pulled her into his arm. Then,

resisted him, struggling to push him away. More than anything,

mixer was turning out to be

to bear it any longer, Angela bit down on Dexter's lip. He released her with a pained grunt. Her reflexes took over, and she landed a slap on his

hall as Dexter's

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