Roseanne was surprised. "Masquerade ball?"

Leda nodded and explained, "Yeah, it's a hotel tradition, held bi-annually, each with a different theme. Last time, it was a costume party, and before that was a Halloween haunted house. The theme's standard is well-received by most, so I expect a bustling crowd tonight."

With Christmas around the corner, the hotel was adorned with Christmas trees and fairy lights, immersing everyone in a festive mood.

Leda said, "When I walked in earlier, I noticed all the waiters were wearing masks. It's bound to be a blast!"

She had chosen a fox mask for Roseanne and a lion for herself, the queen of the forest, in one word, "majestic!" Roseanne teased, "Why didn't you pick a tiger mask for yourself?"

"Why would I choose a tiger?"

"Isn't a tigress even more majestic?"

Leda retorted, "You want a piece of me, huh?"

Roseanne grabbed her mask and dashed off, putting it on as she ran, "Hurry up, or we'll be late!"

"Hey, stop right there! Who are you calling a tigress? You're the one!"

...

could feel gazes from all directions. She wasn't fond of crowded places, but the mask on her face provided

toward the bar. "A martini for me. Anne,

Roseanne replied, "A lemonade."

mouth twitched. "Care to repeat

"I'll have a lemon..."

Leda told the bartender,

bartender smiled slightly. "Coming

Roseanne smiled helplessly.

pair of eyes in the shadows lingered

adorned with irregular musical notes, giving Kim an aura of cold elegance. Especially with his white shirt slightly unbuttoned below the Adam's

about to leave. "Babe, I'm here!" When he turned around, he saw Millie in a fluffy bunny mask, with those pointy ears and bunny makeup that totally matched her sweet

so I'm two minutes late, sorry." Millie playfully swayed their hands. "I heard today's lucky guest wins

irritation in Murray's heart melted at her adorable demeanor. "Let's go. Aren't you eager for

...

as Leda set down her glass, she spotted a

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