Rufus' POV:

After attending several meetings the whole day, I leaned wearily on my chair and looked at the time on my watch. It was almost time for the ball. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"Where are my clothes?" I asked my dumb servant beside me coldly.

The dumb servant made a gesture and went out to check. I pulled my tie, feeling a little anxious. I hadn't seen Sylvia for several days, and I didn't know if she was already here.

As soon as I got changed, I rushed to the ball. When I arrived at the venue, I looked around but didn't see the person I had been looking forward to seeing.

Maya should have picked Sylvia up by now and sent her here according to my instructions. And judging from Sylvia's character, she wasn't the type who would run around on her own.

I checked the time and took out my phone. It was only then that I saw a missed call from Maya. My phone prompted that it was already low battery. I frowned and dialed Sylvia's number. But to my dismay, her phone was powered off.

either. In the end,

get in touch with both of them at

in my heart again. The melodious music in the hall made me feel like I wanted to

this moment, my mother came in with a group of guards and maids in a high-profile

with a slight nod. With a benign smile on her face,

with. Mother, please go in first." I didn't say that I was waiting for Sylvia because

is for you. I think you can delay anything else. You can deal with it later." My mother insisted that

a little annoyed with her tough attitude towards

got irritated, understanding my silent refusal. "The ball is about to begin, and you have to make an opening speech. If you have anything else to do, just do

so, I couldn't contradict her in public. Besides, I could charge my phone in

to invite a lady on the first dance after your opening speech," my

didn't say a word, and my mind was already drifting away. Without Sylvia, everything had become boring. I just wanted to leave

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