An Enchanted Innocence

Chapter 32

Serena: "...!!"

Finally, she managed to break free from Ethan's embrace. When she turned around, Scott, who had been standing in front of them just a while ago, was once again surrounded in the middle of another crowd, and only the back of his head could be seen. He was tall and lean. Yet, he wasn't skinny in a way where one would think that he was weak and frail. Glancing at the crowd from afar, he was also attractive.

Argh, so pissed!

The rare chance to familiarize herself with her husband's competitor was completely ruined!

"Ethan, a gentleman uses his mouth and not his fist!" Serena puffed up her cheeks in anger and glared at Ethan fiercely.

In contrast, the other party gave her an expression that spelled: "come and bite me if you have the ability to do so."

Serena: "....."

The party did not stop just because of a few minor incidents. Instead, the appearance of the two hunks aroused the mood of all the guests at the ball.

A long line of people approached to greet Ethan. Standing behind him, Serena was about to pick up a glass of red wine when her hand was held down by his. It was as if he had eyes on the back of his head. Without a word, Ethan removed the wine glass from Serena's hand and handed her a glass of fruit juice instead. Then, he patted her head and turned around to continue to chat with the people who had approached him.

"..." It wasn't as if she was an elementary student. Why did she have to drink fruit juice at a ball?

Serena pouted in dissatisfaction. Then, her animated eyes surveyed her surroundings. Putting the fruit juice down, she pulled her hand out of Ethan's grip. Meeting his disapproving eyes, she whispered, "Nature's call. You take your time and chat. I'll be back quickly!"

After saying that, she did not wait for Ethan's response and headed straight to the bathroom. She really needed to go. However, there was no rule that stated she had to return to Ethan's side immediately after using the bathroom.

Serena returned to the ballroom and avoided the crowded areas. As she looked around, her eyes caught sight of a quiet corner by the side of the hall. There were several large, unused vases sitting in the corner. If she were to stand behind them, no one would be able to spot her. Serena sneakily grabbed a glass of red wine and walked toward the French window at the corner while avoiding Ethan's line of sight. As she walked closer, she saw a handsome figure leaning against the French window.

He was clad in a white suit and exuded an air of warmth and tranquility. Holding a glass of red wine in his hand, he was merely swirling the contents and not drinking at all. His gaze appeared to be fixed on the moonlight outside the window, and there was a tinge of despair when looking at his back...

It was Scott! Serena had not expected that he would hide here as well. Looking around, she realized that besides herself, no one else had discovered that he was here. From the look of it, he seemed to be in low spirits.

While Serena hesitated about going over to greet him, Scott seemed to have felt her presence behind him. He turned around suddenly and looked straight at her.

Their eyes met.

There was an instant and silent charge in the air.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to disturb you..." Serena attempted to explain herself awkwardly.

Smash!!

Before she could finish what she was saying, the wine glass that Scott was holding had slipped out of his hand and went crashing to the floor. He simply stood rooted to the ground, not even reacting when the red wine splattered onto his trousers. His handsome and warm face looked slightly amazed. In his eyes, there was a look of adoration that could not be concealed...

His thin lips quivered a little, like he wanted to say something. However, he did not say a word in the end. He kept quiet, as if he were afraid that everything before him which looked so unreal and heavenly would turn into an illusion if he were to speak...

"Are you alright?" When Serena noticed that there was something amiss about the expression on his face, she instinctively stepped forward and pulled him away from the spot where the glass shards were. Then, she looked down and checked his feet.

"I don't think you are hurt, but your trousers are dirty. You'll need to get changed." Serena looked around them and asked, "Didn't your assistant come with you? Shall I get someone to help you?"

Just as Serena was about to turn around, she felt that her wrist was held down by someone. Turning back in alarm, she stood face to face with Scott, who was definitely acting weird. Strangely, she thought she could see tears welling up in his eyes.

The next second, he actually broke into a gentle smile and mumbled slowly, "Ms. Serena Evans, Finally I met you, the businesswoman of the year...I really admire you greatly..."

"What?" Serena did not hear him clearly and asked in a puzzled tone; he seemed to be mumbling to himself as he spoke in a low voice.

The next second, She suddenly remembered that he might not know her. Opening her mouth, she introduced herself hurriedly and said, "My name is Serena Evans Anderson, I came here with my husband. By the way, I didn't mean to intrude—I am just worried that it wouldn't be good if you don't change your pants and others saw this."

Just when he was about to ask a question, a voice roared from a distance, "Let go of her!"

Before Scott had the time to lift his head up, a grand figure had already walked up to the both of them.

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