Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

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Chapter 162

“That dude in the white suit, he’s twenty–six. Not a bad figure, but his face? Meh. He might look good in a mask, but those tiny eyes of his are hideous“”

“The one in the blue suit, not a good catch. His family favors boys over girls. He has five sisters, any girl who marries into that family would be under pressure to have a son.”

“Did you see the plump, short guy? He’s been divorced lour times!”

Stella was well–versed in the lives of these rich kids. She often worked with them, so even with masks on, she could tell who’s who.

We’re lucked away in a corner, chirping excitedly about the men in the room, while waiting for Zora to show up.

After the ball began, people came to invite Stella and me to dance. We half–heartedly obliged, then made excuses to sit back down, refusing to get up for anyone else

Suddenly, a commotion arose in the crowd. Alicia quickly got up to see. “Rena, I bet the VIP has arrived.”

This felt more like a queen choosing her consort than finding a business partner!

The crowd blocked my view I couldn’t see the queen, so I casually sipped my drink, enjoying the tranquility amidst the noise.

Alicia was more curious, she disappeared into the crowd to get a glimpse of Zora.

She returned after a while, looking disappointed. “She’s covered up well, I could barely see her.”

“Why so curious? You’re not a guy,” I teased, “Are you planning to use your charm to boost the company’s performance?”

“Ugh, do I look like that kind of person?” Alicia denied immediately.

I laughed, scanning the crowd. A woman appeared, shining like a star.

She wore a black feather mask, her eyes the only visible feature.

Even the diamond hairpin in her

her ears, the luxurious bracelet, and the three rings on her hand, I felt like I was looking at a

Zora? Alicia and I exchanged a

couldn’t afford the jewelry, but dressing like you’re at a jewelry show? We’d

I have this dance?” A man

at least four or five men were extending their hands.

around and finally chose the most handsome

‘em,” Alicia sighed, “She

knew she had recognized who the man dancing with

butterflies in full bloom. It was beautiful yet somewhat unreal. Suddenly, a familiar figure crossed. the crowd. I didn’t see his outfit

here too? Was he here for Zora

undeniable. They didn’t need to rely on Zora

down for business, he preferred to

wasn’t here for Zora,

broke my train of thought. “Ugh, this is so

drink, no need for overtime.” I grabbed Alicia’s hand and headed towards the exit.

“Sounds good!”

took the elevator to the parking lot, and prepared to drive to the bar in

as we got in, Neil’s car drove out from

slowly and through the window, I could

car, and his car disappeared from

and hesitantly asked me, “Have you been in

there’s no reason for us to keep in touch.”

years, people have been practically wearing down the doorstep of his house. Even though everyone knows he’s not a good man, there’s still a ton of people hoping to marry their daughters off

want to take advantage of the

When he and I got married, both our parents had

chatted with me while driving. “You’re right, Barbara’s boyfriend’s family is in

great.”

than that Norman Frost.

arrived at a bar. It was