Chapter 11 - Sweet Dance

The party at Villa Grande was in full swing, and the champagne was flowing freely. The atmosphere was lively, with laughter and clinking glasses filling the grand ballroom. Dominic and Natalie were surrounded by colleagues and friends, all enjoying the celebration.

Natalie couldn’t help but blush every time someone mentioned how well she and Dominic complemented each other. It was no secret among the guests that they made a strong team, and tonight, the playful teasing seemed to amplify that fact.

“You two make such a great team,” one of their colleagues, Steve, remarked with a grin. “I’ve always said that power couples run the world.”

Natalie’s cheeks turned a deeper shade of pink. “Thanks, Steve,” she said, trying to sound casual. “We do work well together.”

Dominic, however, wasn’t as amused. He smiled politely but didn’t engage with the suggestion. His mind was elsewhere, still preoccupied with thoughts of Nicole and the events of the day.

As the night went on, more drinks wer