Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 162

“That dude in the white suit, he’s twenty–six. Not a bad figure, but his face? Meh. He might look good in a mask, but those tiny eyes of his are hideous“”

“The one in the blue suit, not a good catch. His family favors boys over girls. He has five sisters, any girl who marries into that family would be under pressure to have a son.”

“Did you see the plump, short guy? He’s been divorced lour times!”

Stella was well–versed in the lives of these rich kids. She often worked with them, so even with masks on, she could tell who’s who.

We’re lucked away in a corner, chirping excitedly about the men in the room, while waiting for Zora to show up.

After the ball began, people came to invite Stella and me to dance. We half–heartedly obliged, then made excuses to sit back down, refusing to get up for anyone else

Suddenly, a commotion arose in the crowd. Alicia quickly got up to see. “Rena, I bet the VIP has arrived.”

This felt more like a queen choosing her consort than finding a business partner!

The crowd blocked my view I couldn’t see the queen, so I casually sipped my drink, enjoying the tranquility amidst the noise.

Alicia was more curious, she disappeared into the crowd to get a glimpse of Zora.

She returned after a while, looking disappointed. “She’s covered up well, I could barely see her.”

“Why so curious? You’re not a guy,” I teased, “Are you planning to use your charm to boost the company’s performance?”

“Ugh, do I look like that kind of person?” Alicia denied immediately.

I laughed, scanning the crowd. A woman appeared, shining like a star.

She wore a black feather mask, her eyes the only visible feature.

Taking a closer look, she was oozing money. Even the diamond hairpin in her hair was pricey.

swinging on her ears, the luxurious bracelet, and

this Zora? Alicia and I exchanged a look, both amazed by her extravagance.

couldn’t afford the jewelry, but dressing like you’re at a

have this dance?” A

only one; at least four or five men

glanced around and finally chose the

‘em,” Alicia sighed,

knew she had recognized who the

people were dancing gracefully, like butterflies in full bloom. It was beautiful yet somewhat unreal. Suddenly, a familiar figure crossed. the crowd. I didn’t see

Was he here for

undeniable. They didn’t need to rely on Zora like the

he preferred to

he wasn’t here for Zora, then why was he

train of thought. “Ugh, this is so boring.

to the bar and have a drink, no need for overtime.” I grabbed Alicia’s hand

“Sounds good!”

halfway through, took the elevator to the parking lot, and prepared to drive to the bar in Alicia’s car.

soon as we got in, Neil’s car drove out

drove slowly and through the window, I

didn’t notice me and Alicia in the car, and his

window, peeked out, and hesitantly asked me, “Have you

no reason for us to keep in touch.” I said flatly.

wearing down the doorstep of his house. Even though everyone knows he’s not a good man, there’s still a ton of

to take advantage of

I got married, both our parents had ulterior

is in a similar situation to hers. They’re discussing marriage, I think

great.”

than that

at a bar.

private room upstairs and chatted

and in less than half an hour, Barbara arrived with her