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Duffy slightly lifted the hem of her skirt with one hand while the other pressed to her neckline. The huge diamond ring on her finger sparkled dazzlingly under the light, making it almost impossible for people to look
away.
She snuggled up to Luciano and gently raised her head, with a gentle smile on her beautiful face. “Thank you, Luciano.”
Her smile melted Luciano’s heart. Immediately, he nodded gently and whispered softly, “Duffy, you are gorgeous tonight.”
A blush crept up Duffy’s cheeks.
Duffy stood still, and a pretty woman in a champagne–colored dress also got out of the car.
“Duffy, as expected, you are the focus wherever you go. Look, the spotlights are all aimed at you. Valentina could never reach your level.”
“You are exaggerating. Valentina will outshine us all if she comes.”
Duffy said very modestly, though regret tinged her voice. “It’s a pity that Valentina rarely participates in this kind of banquet.”
“Can anyone come to this kind of banquet? Her hot temper can easily offend people and cause trouble. She didn’t even respect Luciano!”
Serena had a look of disgust on her face, especially when she thought of what happened yesterday!
Luciano listened, and his face darkened again.
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In the past two days, his company encountered a serious problem. Many cooperative merchants canceled their cooperation inexplicably, and their products were withdrawn. Luciano was worried about how to solve this problem. The cooperative merchants didn’t want to see him at all or give any explanation.
Today’s gala was his only chance to corner them for answers or beg for new deals.
“Enough. Let’s go in.”
Although Luciano didn’t like Valentina, she used to be his fiancée. For the sake of a man’s self–esteem, Luciano didn’t want to hear others say how unbearable Valentina was.
When Luciano thought of Valentina’s recent attitude towards him, he felt a little uneasy.
Luciano’s sudden utterance stunned Duffy. After she figured out what had happened, she gritted her teeth secretly.
Duffy thought, “Even after being publicly humiliated, that bitch is still capable of swaying Luciano’s moods.”
After Luciano finished, he walked forward. Duffy and Serena could only follow behind.
However, at this time, a Bentley slowly stopped, and the media’s focus shifted from Duffy and the others, without even staying for a moment.
For such a grand occasion, the spotlight was reserved for the top–tier stars and those tycoons. Although Luciano and Duffy were somewhat famous in their circle, they paled against true elites.
Duffy couldn’t help but feel some jealousy and loss. Subconsciously, she
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stopped and turned around, wanting to see who stole her spotlight.
A woman slowly got out of the Bentley.
She wore an icy lavender off–shoulder gown. Her striking features glowed with her hair swept up, revealing her swan–like neck and sculpted collarbones. Every gesture exuded innate nobility. Discerning people could tell her elegance transcended mere cultivation.
Her appearance quickly won the favor of the media.
Such a gorgeous and noble woman was rare in the circle. Her face looked a little familiar yet unrecognized.
For a while, no one could remember who she was.
“Melany!”
Serena, next to Duffy, exclaimed.
Duffy’s eyes immediately turned cold as soon as she recognized the
newcomer.
She hadn’t forgotten that a few days ago, at the supermodel show, Melany stole her limelight. When Duffy fell into the water, Melany didn’t even bat an eye, watching her with nothing but mockery and disdain.
Thinking of this, Duffy got angry.
Melany got out of the car briskly and headed straight for the signature wall without pause.
“Melany, it’s you! Why are you here? What’s a D–list entertainer like you doing here? You still owe us an explanation for pushing Duffy into the
water.”
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Before Duffy could say anything, Serena walked up to her and hissed through clenched teeth.
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Melany arched an eyebrow, her gaze sweeping over them like shards of ice. “How surprising,” she drawled. “I didn’t realize this banquet allowed dogs in without checking their pedigree.”
“Who are you calling a dog, Melany?”
Serena spat when she figured out what Melany meant.
Melany didn’t bother to deal with these two stupid women, ready to walk forward.
Duffy, who hadn’t said anything, felt extremely insulted. When Melany passed by her, she lifted her foot and pretended to accidentally step on Melany’s skirt.
Sure enough, Melany lost her balance and was about to fall forward.
“Be careful.”
At this time, a cold voice came, and a faint fragrance wafted over. A fair and slender arm firmly grasped Melany’s waist and pulled her back!
Melany staggered, and that arm prevented her from falling.
It wasn’t that Melany was careless. She just didn’t expect that Duffy would be so bold.
“Ah, Luciano…” Before Melany could react, a scream came, and Duffy collapsed sideways instead.
“Duffy!”
As nimble as Luciano was, he grabbed her slender waist and held her in
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his arms!
Furious, Melany cast Duffy a glare sharp enough to freeze Luciano.
Melany didn’t forget the person who had saved her. Subconsciously, she turned around. A strikingly cold and beautiful face came into view.
Her features were exquisitely refined, and her dark pupils sparkled like stars in the night sky. In a pearl–white body–hugging bustier dress, with a matching blazer draped over her shoulders, her tall stature gave off an aura of cool elegance. There was profound sophistication about her.
How elegant and astonishing!
She portrayed a kind of inborn yet noble beauty.
Even Melany, who had seen many gorgeous ladies, had to admit that this kind of queenly woman was a rare sight. In all these years, the only person who had ever given her such a feeling was her mother, Brielle Galloway.
Brielle came from a prestigious family and was a seasoned veteran in the business world. Whether it was her poise or her presence, she was simply unmatched, which enabled her to be the woman Melany admired most!
Seeing that Melany was examining her in astonishment, the woman was not angry. Instead, she asked Melany softly, “Are you all right?”
Only then did Melany come to her senses. She quickly nodded and stood firmly. “Yes, I’m fine. Thank you!”
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