Chapter 995 Everywhere Is a Battlefield

The York family's most valued contract perfumer, Melanie, was making waves tonight with her newly launched 'Hypnotic'.

People around her congratulated her endlessly.

After the fragrance presentation, the music became soothing. A circular dance platform slowly elevated in the center of the ballroom. Guests began to dance in twos under the beautiful lights.

Melanie was finally able to sit down and have a drink.

Nobody else knew she was still pregnant. She was nowhere near her prime, and she would feel tired after standing for a little too long.

"There's finally nobody around you." Gabriel suddenly approached her.

"You had to deal with so many people earlier. I didn't want to bother you," he added.

"Indeed, my family cares for me," Melanie said jokingly.

Gabriel smiled.

She said he was family, which was a way of thanking him for his thoughtfulness while keeping her distance at the same time.

"You're undoubtedly the queen tonight. I wonder if I could have the honor of dancing wit