Chapter 769:

However, she had overlooked one important detail.

She was only there because Ellis had asked her to be. And if he had personally invited her, he wasn’t going to let her just hide away in a corner all night.

The ballroom was bright and bustling, filled with people chatting, dancing, and mingling. The lively atmosphere buzzed with energy.

Just then, a collective gasp rippled through the crowd, drawing everyone’s attention toward the entrance. A wave of excitement followed.

“He’s so hot!”

“Who’s that guy?”

“I don’t think he’s from our department. We don’t have anyone that tall!”

“Even with the mask, he looks incredible. Imagine what he looks like without it!”

in the

was all

She froze.

black tailcoat stood at the entrance, tall and commanding, impossible to miss. Even with a mask covering part of his

recall anyone at

he somehow wandered into the wrong

wondered, the man in the black tailcoat started walking toward her with smooth, elegant strides, carrying himself with the ease of someone

as he crossed the room and stopped

her expression calm and

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next moment, the man lifted a hand to his mask. His fingers were long, graceful—the kind one would expect on

herself admiring a man’s hands almost as much as his face—the only other exception being Kristian. This man was absolutely

of sharing a drink with you, miss?” Ellis removed his mask, revealing the striking elegance of his features and a quiet air of sophistication that drew every

a moment, the room fell silent. Everyone stood transfixed, unable to

was stunned too.

for a glass of wine from a nearby table. With a casual

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