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Chapter 171: Stealing Her Spotlight

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Scarlet Thompson glided towards the lavish ladies' restroom with a heavy heart.

She felt dejected, each step heavier than the last.

She was more than just a blonde bombshell; she was the queen of this realm. But at this moment, she felt stripped of her crown.

Despite being known for turning heads wherever she went, tonight, she felt utterly invisible

Her heart sank as she recalled how, for the whole evening, Sebastian hadn’t even bothered to look her way.

The man didn’t pay attention to anyone but himself
.

He sat at his solo table, effortlessly charming, with the air of a king who couldn’t be bothered to glance at her for a second while she remained an invisible shadow just a few meters away at her family’s table.

Absolutely devastating!

The sting in her chest twisted harder each time she glanced his way.

It pained her so much that the man didn’t seem to give a fuck about her. It hurt her ego so much.

How could he not even acknowledge her?

“Just breathe,” she murmured, leaning her we
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