Chapter 153
“If Miss Kourtney and her friends continue spreading malicious gossip, I’ll have to ask you to leave.”
“We’re leaving,” Miss Kourtney snapped, quickly retreating with a dark expression.
Sarah kept her head down, unsure how to face Zachary or process what he had just said.
She stared at the hem of her dress and her shoes, at a loss for how to react.
“Almost caused another scene. Are you alright?” Zachary asked gently.
When Sarah didn’t respond, he called again, “Sasa?”
“Oh? Yes, I’m listening. I’m fine,” she replied distractedly.
Her thoughts were a tangled mess, growing more complicated the more she dwelled on them.
What did Zachary mean?
“Why so lost in thought? The gala’s about to start. May I have a dance with you later?”
Sarah was still pondering whether Miss Kourtney’s gossip would cause trouble for him.
“Sasa?” Zachary emphasized.
“Hm? What is it?”
“I asked if I could dance with you later?”
“Yes,” Sarah answered quickly.
Wait, what had she just agreed to?
She had been so preoccupied with his earlier response that she barely registered his question.
“There are rumors about you and Sarah. They’re saying Mr. Reynolds has fallen for Sarah.”
“It’s true.”
He had said it so matter–of–factly, as if it were common knowledge, as simple as stating what’s for dinner, yet so definitive.
Did Zachary really have feelings for her? Or was he just trying to get rid of those three women?
“You keep drifting off,” Zachary noted
Sarah looked up, confused. “I’m just… thinking about something ”
“What I said earlier was true,” Zachary repeated.
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“L… I don’t know what you mean,” Sarah’s face flushed red as she quickly turned away from him.
When the gala began, everyone gathered in the center of the ballroom. As the host spoke, Sarah stood quietly listening.
She noticed multiple pairs of
< fixed on her, some not even bothering to look away when she met their gaze
Sarah was puzzled until she caught snippets of conversation from the crowd.
“Did you really hear that? How could it be her? How could Mr. Reynolds possibly fall for her?“!
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“I’m telling you, it’s true! Miss Kourtney ran out crying earlier. She only told her friends after they pressed her repeatedly.”
“God, this will shock the entire East Coast! Everyone knows she was previously married to a Chancer!”
Under the spotlights, Zachary stepped forward to address the guests with welcoming remarks.
Sarah stood awkwardly, aware that the gossip wasn’t meant to spare her feelings – they weren’t even trying to be discreet.
–
She smiled wryly of course, Zachary was the only one they needed to fear.
As the music began, ladies joined their partners on the dance floor. Zachary approached Sarah, extending his hand.
Sarah placed her hand in his palm and followed him into the dancing crowd.
ng on her waist.
It was a waltz. Her slim waist fit perfectly in his hold as she placed her hand on his shoulder, his hand resting
Through jumps and turns, their hands remained clasped.
The spotlight made his eyes sparkle, and in that moment, Sarah felt she could drown in his gaze.
“You dance beautifully,
Sasa.”
