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“What are you doing?” Rachel asked.
“No way” George hesitated for a moment but then findly stated, “I’ve already paid, and you’re dancing with me tonight, no excuses”
hluther dance with a beggar on the street than with you, Rachel
“You “George’s Ice darkened as be glai
the comod of unlookers, then suddenly yanked Rachel into his arms
Rai bel, caught off guard, immediately aimed to punch him in the face
But Gieorge was quick, grabbing her wrist with a firm grije
King Rachel could hold her own. George was calless mo
Rachel glared at him, ban lenge leaned in and said, “You wanna make a scene here! We’ve already caused enough of a spectacle today. I don’t mand narning this into something bigger, something even the media will love.”
At the sound of his deep voice, Rachel couldn’t help but let out a small Langl
It seemed like George, pushed to his limit these days, was finally showing his cands, his face almost laring her to retaliate,
She didn’t want to be the subject of gossip, especially when the rumors would likely make their way in Sigmural.
When Rachel finally calmest dosen in his arms. George seemed to relax a filt too. His body pressed close to hers, and the faint, lingering scent of her perfume filled his senses–soft, subule, but unforgettable.
Athe music began to play, George snapped back to reality and pulled her towards the dance floor, all eyes watching curiously.
It was a picture–perfect scene-“couple goals,” “made for each other–as if they’d never broken up, their chemistry undeniable. The way they moved together, their gazes locked, made it seem as if they were still the picture of love.
George’s intense eyes stayed on tschel, and the crowd saw what they wanted to see a man deeply in love.
Hat when Rachel met his gare, she almost burst on Loughing.
He’d spent thirty million dollars just to prove a point, and here he was acting like a clueless child.
George’i ryes never wavered from Rachel–probing, challenging, taunting
But she was different now–proud, fierce, a complete transformation from the meek woman she once was. She stood before hins, a force to be reckoned with, musching him every step of the way.
Her dancing? Absolutely professional
Even in h
carmis, wearing a look of reluctance, she moved with flawless precision, every step perfect despite the tension.
Grotge thought to himself, What kind of past sind Rachel have to become this…
The more he watched her, the more confused he became.
Rachel, however, could feel the heat of his gaze, and with every touch, her ayance grew. Wisen his hand slid around her waist, she felt a surge of anger bulding inside her
George, clueless, was absorbed in the mask of perfection she wore, but every time hit
every time his fingers brushed against her, something seemed wi He didn’t pull away. Instead, when she tried to pull back, he tightened his grip, closing the space between them.
Rachel’s irritation fated, her eyes namowing with anger, staring at the man before her.
What Hery sula’t know, others couldn’t
Outside, Sylal watchin
wene with clenched teeth
She thought, “What is going on with George Why did he completely ignore Rachel before, and now he’s glied to her, Nearby, the whispers continued.
“Wow, did they really leak up I though fin
(though George still hand feelingy für her?
Definitely. I think there’s more to their breakup. Maybe Callie rally pressured him with the kid.”
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“Honestly, they look way better together than he did with Callie, I’ve met Callie, and she’s nowhere near Rachel’s league”
The whispers reached Sylal’s cars.
They dunk Rachel is better for George? Are they blind? How could she possibly be his match?
Lauren, however, continued to observe, his eyes küfting from George in Rachel.
This woman is not ordinary, he concluded, his thoughts seitling. He then quietly withdrew from the scene.
Bachel could feel the heat of George’s body, his presence almost suffocating
Unable to take it any longer, she pushed him away, her chest rising and falling in frustration
Somriling s not right. Her mind raced, and suddenly, it hit her, “Yvette. I haven’t drunk anything from Yvette, but have my hands touched that rup? Could it be the sip”
Rachel’s chest tightened, and without looking at the angry George, she turned and rushed out.
Hey, where are you going, beautiful?“
“Mr. Fox, rejected already! Chich, that must hurt”
The mocking voices echoed behind her.
George stood there, his face dark, his eyes cold as he watched Rachel run off.
“What was she up to George thought.
He saw the stares of those around him, their laughter at his expense. This was the first time he’d ever been publicly humiliated like this.
All thanks to Rachel
rushed outside, fumbling for her phone to call Herb. But just as she was about to dial, a few men approached her
She looked up, flashing a twisted grin. So this was their game
“Only a few of you came!” she taunted.
The men froze for a second before bursting into laughter. “You’ve pissed off the wrong people. Today, we’re here to make you wish you were never born. But, since you’re so beautiful, if you do what we say, maybe we’ll go easy on you…
Their lewd smiles only made Rachel’s skin crawl as they closed in on her.
Rachel narrowed her eyes. “You’re talking about Yvette, right? Do you even know who I am?”
The men paused, before laughing even harder. “Who you
you are doesn’t matter.”
Rachel had sunpected it–Yvette hadn’t told them that she was the heir to Sarrattop Group
“Touch me, and you’ll regret it, she said coldly, her voice sending a chill through them.
The men weird.
“This bitchi thirika alar’s scary. Go ahead, tell us who you really are, then”
Ther
- Trader, a man with yellow hair, mocked.
Rachel’s eyes glinted dangerously. “I am.”
Before she could tushy, star kicked a man to the ground.
He hit the floor with a Hloud.
Kachel then grablard another man and threw him into the one next to him.
They both fell, and she took off running
A low m
men cursed as they chased after her. Rachel swiftly 1
knocked over a table near a vase, sending then sprawling-
But just as she was about to sprint further, she suddenly collided with a solid body.
The force of the impact steadied her, and she looked up to find George standing there.
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With a smirk playing on his lips, he watched her and said. “Weren’t you just a star in the spotlight? Why do you look so…messy
