The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 745

Zane followed the person upstairs. Downstairs, the clinking of wine glasses blended with the lively chatter of guests dressed in tailored suits and elegant gowns. The atmosphere buzzed with energy, but two people stood out as if they didn't quite belong.

Otis kept his gaze locked on the entrance, asking, "Have you seen Zane?"

Even though boredom was setting in, Yelena kept herself on watch. "No, I haven't!"

If she didn't adore Zane-and if he weren't filthy rich-she wouldn't have bothered wasting her time at this party.

Otis shifted his attention to Yelena. "Maybe we should start our little act now?"

Annoyed, Yelena rolled her eyes. "Who am I putting on a show for if Zane isn't here yet? That would be a complete waste of effort."

Otis took in her response and realized he was being too impatient. He forced himself to stay calm, but his patience ran thin as the dinner party officially got underway, and Zane still hadn't appeared.

He made his way to the entrance and asked the greeter, "Excuse me, has Mr. Huxham arrived?"

"He's been here for a while," the greeter said, motioning toward the second floor. "He went upstairs an hour ago."

Otis thanked him and quickly returned to Yelena. "I asked around Zane is definitely here."

confused. "Then, where

obviously not going to hang around in the same hall as us. So, I say

to get started,"

her chin proudly. "Dad, just watch

Yelena take over. Though Yelena was fairly attractive, she blended into the crowd of stunning women at the party. She attempted to

her lip, realizing that the party might go on without anyone noticing her if she didn't make a

who carried himself with

he turned

expression stiffened slightly. "I don't know where the restroom is. Could you

course," he replied politely. He led

an ear-piercing scream shattered the lively chatter, bringing the entire room to

commotion, only to find Yelena on the floor, her face frozen in terror as she stared at the man

you to leave me alone! Who do you think you are, forcing yourself on

rippled through the crowd, fingers pointing at the

restroom, so I offered to show her the

then, Yelena began screaming out of

prevent the situation

escalating further, the event