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."

girl? Selena could do that just as well. After all, with her husband running a media company, picking up a few acting skills was a breeze. Ernest stood there, momentarily

as the daughter-in-law of the Fletcher family, I didn't dance with Mr. Brooks. I hope you won't hold it against me?" Several of the wealthy

family was one of the most prestigious in Cloudflare City, and their longstanding relationship with the Tudor family only added to their stature. As Aaron's wife, Selena's position was certainly not one where she should

here they were, in exactly that

demeanor, the looks directed toward Nathalie from the other ladies shifted, though none dared to comment openly-business dealings with

with her! And in front of all these people, she couldn't do anything about it

Fine. Just wait.

is a bit restrictive, which is why I

stepped forward to

a small smile tug at the

stared after her, a flash of resentment

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