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.

bracelet, and the three rings on her hand, I felt like I was looking

and I exchanged a look, both amazed by

the jewelry, but dressing like you’re at a jewelry show? We’d never tried anything like that.

I have this

at least four or five men were

glanced around and finally chose the most

sure knows how to pick ‘em,” Alicia sighed, “She picked the best

knew she had recognized who the man dancing with Zora was.

unreal. Suddenly, a familiar figure crossed. the crowd. I didn’t see his outfit clearly, but I was sure it was him.

too? Was he here for Zora like

Whitmore family’s power was undeniable. They didn’t need to rely on Zora like

wasn’t the type to bow down for business, he preferred to attract people with

for Zora, then

broke my train of thought. “Ugh, this

need for overtime.” I grabbed Alicia’s hand and headed towards the exit.

“Sounds good!”

lot, and prepared to drive to the

Neil’s car drove out from

drove slowly and through the window, I could

me and Alicia in the car, and his car disappeared from

peeked out, and hesitantly asked me, “Have you been in touch with Neil these past two

for us to keep in touch.” I said flatly.

years, people have been practically wearing down the doorstep of his house. Even though everyone knows he’s not a good man, there’s still a ton of people hoping to marry

her head. “They just want to take advantage of the Whitmore family’s influence.”

that normal? When he and I got

right, Barbara’s boyfriend’s family is in a similar situation to hers.

great.”

better than that Norman Frost.

we knew it, we arrived at a bar.

private room upstairs and chatted

less than half an hour, Barbara arrived with