Chapter 141

The En Vogue Affair was as glamorous as every other year.

There were guests from all over the world', people of high status and so many fashion brands and icons.

Sylvie felt happy that she was able to make it to the event. Although she had gone alone, not joining the rest of the family since they didn't ask.

As soon as she arrived the large hall, she was greeted by an uncountable pairs of eyes who couldn't stop staring. Well, she wasn't surprised considering the effort she'd put into her dress and makeup. Tonight was going to be special. Hence,she had to look good for it.

Her steps were unhurried as she made her way in, and they faltered when she spotted the couple she wished she could stop seeing together.

Kage and Cindy.

They were far off in the company of some guests, with Cindy's hand wrapped around his while smiling sheep whatever they said. The perfect girlfriend, huh?

Suddenly, Cindy turned and their eyes clashed into each other's, making Sylvie feel sick in the gut instantly.

The witch.

Cindy glared at her, but it only lasted a moment before she smiled and tightened her arm around Kage's.

Seriously? Sylvie was stunned. Was the pathetic witch trying to make her jealous?

She ignored the pounding in her chest and tried walking away, but a familiarly dreaded voice reached her ears.

"Hey, gorgeous."

She turned with a little start to find Machai who was now standing before her.

He held out his hand, and after a slight hesitation, Sylvie put her hand in his. She watched as he lifted it to his lips, giving it a soft kiss.

he complimented,

"Thank you."

you don't mind, can I be

She shrugged, smiling nervously.

could understand why she always so unsettled around this man. Like, her instinct was always screaming at her to run away

her hand, he started leading her into the crowd. Sylvie looked across the hall and caught sight of Cindy and Kage staring at

Kage's expression was just...

under your

Astrid would be taking care of

a member of the Chengs when he drove her home that night after her fight with Cindy. Actually, he already knew before then because he didn't ask

trays and Machai surprisingly took Sylvie around,

found surprising, even

a lot of

when he started leading her towards a particular table that contained some of his friends and their partners. Problem was, Kage

you doing?" She asked in a whisper, unable

some of my friends," Machai shrugged, holding her

to contemplate freeing her hand from his

ched the table.

turned to them

with a date?" One of

legs wobbled instantly. She forced herself to look at everyone but Kage. No, she couldn't possibly

the table were old friends of Kage and knew she

'this' close to Machai. He effortlessly entered her life in ways that didn't seem offensive enough for her to push him

she was," Machai chuckled. "But

friend?" Someone else repeated, passing a surprised stare between both of them. "Well,

a third one started.

and Kage-"

Let it go," The

expression had gotten worse. Sylvie wouldn't be surprised if he walked away any

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