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?”

answered, “A necktie. I don’t know

 She knows me well. “Not bad.” It was a curt remark, but coming from Alexander, it meant a lot. He wouldn’t even look

knew Alexander never cared about her gift

over. “Mr. Alexander, the ball is

Jack. “Hold

the middle of the stage, hyping the event up. “Thank you for coming to the ball today.

looked at the host, curious about what

numbers. Whoever gets the same number will be dance partners for the

Everyone burst into cheers.

fox mask, while her number was fifty-six. Well, who’s the unlucky guy? Dancing wasn’t her forte after 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 eventually, but her partner still didn’t show up, much to her frustration. Did nobody get

that, a tall man in a bear mask came up to her, and he

dance, milady?” the man said. Hey, I

also delighted. Alexander was surprised that he got

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us together, it seems. Or as some might

the time to question him. Alexander had extended his hand, and she held it after a moment of hesitation, letting him lead her to the

don’t know how to

“It’s fine.

playing, and Alexander made the first move. “Follow me. Step to the left. Take

than a minute later, she said, “I’m sorry. I stepped on your

her an encouraging look. “It’s

still she followed his instructions, though guests who danced close to

time she said sorry, Alexander just reassured her patiently. “It’s fine. You can