Chapter 32

Zara subtly shifted to the side, putting a little more space between her and that piercing gaze.

James showed up just in time to escort her. Zara took his arm without hesitation, and they strolled away together.

As she walked, her bare back was on display. Her shoulder blades and the dip of her waist were peeking out. Her movements were graceful and alluring without making a sound.

Beatrice could not ignore Yosef's lingering stare and instinctively glanced down at herself.

She was slender too, but in a way that lacked presence. To put it nicely, she had the air of a schoolgirl.

The gown Yosef had chosen for her was a chic, youthful design from a high-end collection. It was an off-the-shoulder chiffon number with diamond and floral embellishments that gave off a fairy tale vibe.

She had felt beautiful in it at first, but when she compared herself to Zara, she suddenly felt plain and uninspired.

Especially when she caught that predatory look in Yosef's eyes—the kind that made her