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."

glanced around, confused. "Then, where

hang around in the same

get started," Otis answered without

lifted her chin proudly. "Dad,

settled into his seat, ready to let Yelena take over. Though Yelena was fairly attractive, she blended into the crowd of

might go on without anyone noticing her if she didn't make a move. After mulling

himself with a

he turned

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

politely. He led the way, maintaining a

the lively chatter, bringing the entire room to

on the floor, her face frozen in terror as

leave me alone! Who do you think you are,

through the crowd,

"She needed the restroom, so I offered to show

screaming out

prevent the

escalating further, the event