Can’t Win Me Back

-The guests blinked in disbelief. Those invited to the party understood that the event was set up for Freddy and Lauren. To be frank, the guests were merely there as supporting characters.

They could not believe their eyes when Cyrus openly invited Freddy’s fiancée to a dance. More surprisingly, she chose Cyrus over Freddy without hesitation.

It made sense that a woman would prefer Cyrus, given his wealth, family background, and good looks. However, the Hodgsons and the Becketts were in the stage of discussing marriage. Lauren’s action had only humiliated the Hodgsons in public.

Under the lights from the opulent crystal chandelier, Cyrus stared right into Lauren’s eyes. The people around them danced around with ease. They were the only couple who stood stiffly like two logs. If this went on, Cyrus knew he’d soon be a standing joke.

“Um, Cyrus, aren’t we going to dance?” Lauren asked him softly as she blinked.

Gulping, he admitted, “I… I don’t know how to

on love and passion, giving no thought to anything else except to keep Freddy away from Lauren. Alas, he had

soon grinned. “It’s fine. I can

“Let’s just muddle through.”

looking like a stern instructor. “I. I don’t want you to be laughed

he smiled. “I’m not active in business or politics anyway. I might never even meet these people again after leaving this place. I don’t care if they laugh

head. Misty-eyed, she said, “Cyrus, I know you’re here to lend me a hand. I’ve caused you enough trouble, and I don’t want to do

I will smile even in my dreams,” Cyrus

said