Chapter 1012

Adeena walked slowly into the banquet hall with a goblet in her hand as she turned and headed toward the balcony. After everyone was no longer paying attention to her, she walked to the lounge through the door at the side.

This was an upper-class lounge, and the doorway was empty.

Duke, who was sitting on the couch, looked at her. “I thought you weren’t coming.”

“Mr. Winters, you’re the most attractive person in town. I don’t want to be the public enemy of all women in Sea City.” Adeena walked over and sat down at the further edge of the couch. “Speak up if you have something to say. I’m all ears.”

Duke swirled his drink and looked at her with a fervor gaze. “You don’t seem to be afraid of me at all.”

“You’re similar to everyone else. You have a pair of eyes and a mouth. Why should I be afraid of you?” She looked calm. “If you don’t have anything to say, I shall excuse myself for now.”

Duke sighed in his heart.

‘Do you know what’s the furthest distance in life?

‘It’s when you’