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33. Chin up

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Bianca shot him a disgusted gaze.

They finally reached the third floor. It was filled with numerous guests chit-chatting. The room looks magnificent, Bianca shot her gaze at the beautiful chandelier hung on the ceiling “Wow” Bianca's eyes widened.

Roberto rolled his eyes “That's just a showoff” He scoffs. Roberto feigns a smile as he grabs Bianca by the waist.

They walked out of the elevator. A bunch of ladies bumped into Roberto

“Hi, I'm a crazy fan” they echoed. He moves his naughty eyes to them, licking his lips. Roberto let go of Bianca, he couldn't let his eyes off them.

A young lady gasps as Roberto held her by the waist, stopping her from falling.

“Is he a celebrity? Fan, my foot!” Bianca rolled her eyes, she walked away from them as she folds her hands on her chest, holding onto her purse tightly.

“This place is magnificent,” Bianca compliments as grabs a cup of wine offered by the wine steward.

“Do you like it?” A masculine voice echoed behind her.

Bianca smiles as her eye
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