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Chapter 34

Author: P.P. Jing
last update Last Updated: 2024-08-26 19:51:35

After Semion and Celeste's solo dance, other couples who wanted to dance started to take to the dance floor.

"Semion, I just need to talk to someone for a moment, entertain your friends for a while," Celeste said as she released her hold on Semion's arm.

"Huh? Where are you going?" Semion asked with a furrowed brow, reaching out for her hand.

A mischievous smile played on Celeste's lips. "I'm just going to see my friends."

"Oh," Semion realized what Celeste meant from the conversation he overheard earlier from the wireless earphones. "Sure, have fun. I'll be over there if you need me."

"Okay." They parted ways.

At that moment, Veron, Ranina, and Anetta, who had been silent since Celeste left them standing at their stand-up table, couldn't find the words to describe the series of events that had unfolded tonight. They were all stunned.

Veron, who had been leading the insults and teasing against Celeste, now felt a flutter of nerves in her chest. She had wanted to leave this place and g
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