Coolest Girl in Town

The atmosphere was awkward, so Danny quickly broke the ice. “What did you get for Alexander, Ashlyn?”

Ashlyn felt embarrassed, but she stayed calm. “I hand picked this, Alexander. Please take it.” She thought he’d say something, but he still didn’t.

Jack and Danny glanced at each other. The old Jack would have stood up for Ashlyn, but tonight, he turned his head away and pretended that he saw nothing. Danny looked around to see if anyone could be of help. When he saw Elise, he quickly went up to her. “Boss, are you here to give Alexander your present?”

Elise was surprised Danny came to her. She was planning on giving Alexander the gift after the banquet, but since Danny already brought it up, she simply said, “Yes.” Then, she took the present out. “Here, Alexander. Happy birthday.”

Alexander looked at her, then at her present. For some reason, he wanted to know what her gift was, but he had to stay calm and collected. “Danny, take the gift.”

Danny quickly took Elise’s gift. He paused for a moment, then he took Ashlyn’s as well.

Ashlyn heaved a sigh of relief after her gift was taken. Unbeknownst to her, Alexander never wanted to take her gift.

Jack asked curiously, “What did you get him, Elise? Can we open it?” That does not seem cheap at all. Wow, she really does care about Alex. 

However, before Elise could answer, Ashlyn said, “I got Alex a watch from Longines. Latest model, and it’s a limited edition too. Only three pieces are available worldwide.”

Danny praised, “Wow, that’s a nice gift. You must have spent a lot of money on it.”

Jack snorted. “I’m asking Elise, not you.”

Ashlyn’s smile froze. The old Jack wouldn’t talk to her that way, but after what happened, she could feel his contempt toward her. However, she didn’t flip out. “I just think this fits Alexander. That’s all, really.”

“You’re really nice to him, Ashlyn,” Danny praised genuinely. But right after that, Alexander took Elise’s present and looked at her. “What did you get me?”

was surprised he asked her, but she answered, “A necktie. I don’t

look. Well, this fits my aesthetics. She knows me well. “Not bad.” It was a curt remark, but coming from Alexander, it meant a lot. He wouldn’t even look at most people’s gifts, but

gift in the first place,

“Mr. Alexander, the ball is starting soon,

handed the gift box to Jack. “Hold it

in the hall, for it was packed with people. The host was standing in the middle of the stage, hyping the event up. “Thank you for coming to the ball today.

to hear that, and they looked at the host, curious

a mask and draw numbers. Whoever gets the same

Everyone burst into cheers.

all. In fact, it was one of her worst talents. She stood silently among the crowd, a glass of champagne in hand. Everyone got their partners

herself that, a tall man in a bear mask came up to her, and he was holding a slip that had the

man said. Hey, I know that

but also delighted. Alexander was surprised that he got

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chuckled. “Fate wants us together, it seems. Or as some

extended his hand, and she held it after a moment of hesitation, letting him

how to dance, though,

“It’s fine.

Step to the left. Take three steps back, then step to

his instructions and tempo, but less than a minute later, she said, “I’m

gave her an encouraging look.

guests who danced close to her

said sorry, Alexander just reassured her