After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

At that moment, Nathalie spoke up as well, "It's just a dance, Selena. Don't disrespect Mr. Brooks."

Her words implied that Selena was deliberately avoiding the dance.

Ernest's expression had already soured.

Selena glanced from one person to the next, her eyes reddening as tears welled up and began to fall.

"You've misunderstood me," she said softly, her voice trembling. "I didn't mean it that way. Mr. Brooks and the Fletcher family have business dealings, and of course, I respect our partners. But my foot really is injured. It's no big deal, though.

"Even though tonight is Lila's birthday party, and she should be the one dancing the opening dance, since Ernest invited me, I would still dance even if my leg was broken."

She paused, looking fragile and innocent, before continuing with a hint of apology. "Mr. Brooks, I'm afraid my injured foot won't keep up with your steps. I'm truly sorry."

a few acting skills was a breeze. Ernest stood there, momentarily stunned by her tearful yet brave face. He felt a pang of sympathy and waved his hand. "If you're not feeling well, it's fine.

Mr. Brooks. I hope you won't hold it against me?" Several of the wealthy ladies and socialites nearby watched the

only added to their stature. As Aaron's wife, Selena's position was certainly

yet, here they were, in exactly that

the other ladies shifted, though none dared to comment openly-business dealings with the Fletcher family

in front of all these people, she couldn't

Fine. Just wait.

restrictive, which is why I

to

smile tug at the corners of her

a flash of resentment flickering

walked over, taking Lila's hand. "Alright, it's