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Chapter 27: The Main Center

Author: Black Pearl
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-24 15:07:58

Alaric and Selene's engagement party was grand. Glittering crystal chandeliers reflected light onto the marble walls. Fresh white and pink flowers adorned every corner.

Champagne glasses clinked softly, and classical music played softly in the background. Guests clad in expensive gowns and suits gathered in small groups as they chatted casually. However, among their polite smiles, there was a much more interesting conversation.

“She is beautiful,” whispered a middle-aged woman as she glanced at Selene from behind her silk fan. “But what was Alaric thinking? Leaving Cassandra for someone like that?”

“Selene is like a plastic flower,” chimed in the governor's wife in her glamorous makeup. Her appraising gaze scrutinized Selene from top to toe. “Nice from afar, but empty. Look at Cassandra Winter. Her background, education, and work as a designer are much classier.”

On the other side of the ballroom, Selene stood confidently. A luxurious white satin gown wrapped her body perfectly. The
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