Valeria felt sad, but she had to admit that the two of them did dance well and were very in sync with
each other.
Abbie knew that Valeria was a little upset, so she snorted, "Valeria, let's go down too!"
"Forget it, she's a professional while we're amateurs.Let's not join in the crowd"
"Who said that? I must go!"
Abbie was someone who would never admit defeat, "I want to go down and stir things up, I will
definitely make sure they stop dancing!"
"Forget it, Abbie!"
Abbie refused to listen to her advice and went straight to Richard, "Mr.Clark, would you like to dance
with me?"
Richard laughed, "My pleasure.Please, Miss Clark!"
The siblings went down to the dance floor, and many other couples joined them.
Soon, more and more people gathered on the dance floor.
Valeria stood next to it as her eyes followed William and Paisley.
While dancing, Paisley spoke to William with a smile.
He maintained a gentle expression throughout, and Valeria felt truly upset.
Seeing Valeria standing alone next to the dance floor, Mason came over again and said, "Mr.Howard
and Paisley really are a perfect match!"
Valeria pretended that he didn't exist, but he didn't give up until she got annoyed.
"By the way, why didn't anyone invite you to dance?"
Valeria was about to argue with him when Hardy came over and asked with a smile, "Valeria, will you
please dance with me?"
He reached out politely and waited for Valeria's response.
The timing of events made Mason felt sick.
Valeria turned her head and looked at Mason mockingly.She reached out her hand and went to the
dance floor with Hardy.
Mason watched her and Hardy twirling around the dance floor with a pale face and a heavy heart.His
helplessness made him feel like a joke.He came to the party with excitement, thinking that things would
go his way.
However, half a day had passed, and no one paid him any attention.
This was because the Eich Family had fallen into isolation as they had been chased out by the Howard
Group.He could only come here on behalf of being Elizabeth's nephew.
If it weren't for her, he wouldn't have any rights to attend the event.
This made Mason very angry.He used to be so happy when Valeria was nice to him.He thought that
she liked him for reasons other than him being her lifesaver.He thought that maybe she had fallen for
his talent and good looks.
But now, looking at so many elite, handsome, rich, and powerful men at the party, Mason felt like a fool.
Even William, whom he looked down upon, was also a top overseas university graduate.
If it weren't for Charles's meddling, William's achievements would definitely have not been lower than
Hardy's.
Not to mention that William was better than him in both appearance and social charm.
Mason felt ashamed of himself, and it showed on his face.
Ashley came over out of nowhere and asked, "Do you feel uncomfortable? Are you sad?"
Seeing Ashley, Mason was reminded of his extreme hatred towards her .
This d*mn woman seduced him and spread bad rumors about Valeria in front of him, which caused him
to be break up with Valeria.
If it weren't for Ashley, they would have been fine now.He wouldn't have experienced the
embarrassment he went through.
Mason glared at her angrily, "Get out of my way!"
Ashley did not leave.
Instead, she looked at Mason and sneered, "Mason, I've always wanted to tell you that we are the
perfect match."
She chuckled, "You see, I am an illegitimate daughter.Although you are part of the Eich Family, you
have no one to rely on.What is the difference between you and me? We are the same, so we will do
anything to achieve our goals."
"No, I'm different from you!"
"What's the difference? Look at you.The people around you have their own statuses, but what about
you? If you don't have Charles to support you, what are you? You couldn't have come here by yourself,
could you Ashley's words triggered Mason, so he viciously pushed her away and left.
Ashley laughed mockingly as she watched him leave.
Mason hated her, and she, of course, hated him too.
She had been shunned to this state because of him.
If she had known that he was unreliable and that the situation was going to be like this, she wouldn't
have tried to seduce that b*stard in the first place.
On the dance floor, Abbie and Richard soon danced next to William and Paisley.
Abbie went to the dance floor intending to create trouble.
After reaching William and Paisley, she took her hand off of Richard's shoulder and prepared to set a
trap for William.
Richard knew her tricks.
As soon as she released her hand from his shoulder, he grabbed her and spun her around to control
her.
Although William danced with Paisley, he was not into it at all.
Abbie's slight actions did not escape his eyes.
He glanced at her, and Abbie shivered.
Richard frowned and said in a low voice, "What are you trying to do? Will you learn your lesson only
after William does something to you?"
"I didn't even do anything.I just lost my balance just now” Abbie tried to explain herself.
"Do you think I don't know how you are? Let me warn you again.You're not allowed to provoke
William.If you do, I'll send you out of the country!"
Abbie felt threatened and groaned.I'm not dancing anymore! This is no fun!
However, when she saw Hardy and Valeria enter the dance floor, Abbie immediately cheered up again,
"Valeria is coming.Bro, let's go over there! Let me tell you, Valeria's dancing is the best.Let's go closer
to her!"
"Didn't you want to stop dancing?"
"I feel like dancing again after seeing Valeria.Hurry up, or I'll go pester William!" Abbie threatened.
Richard had no other choice but to take Abbie to them.
Abbie had a smile on her face, "Hardy and Valeria, you guys are dancing really well!
"Thank you for the compliment, Miss Clark!" Hardy replied with a smile.
"Mr.Anthony, will there be any talent performances later?" Abbie asked.
"Yes, there will be.Miss Clark, do you want to put on a show for the crowd?" Hardy asked in reply.
"No I don't, but I think Valeria would want to.Let me tell you, she’s not only good at dancing, but she's
also amazing when it comes to the piano as well.She once won a big prize for it.She usually doesn't
dance nor play the piano, so today is a rare opportunity.Mr.Anthony, you have to take your chances!"
"Thank you for telling me, Miss Clark! I will make good use of this opportunity” Hardy smiled.
Abbie mouthed the words to Valeria, "Good luck, I have faith in you!"
Valeria stared at her with a fed- up expression.
Hardy felt something stir in his heart when he saw her cute demeanor.
"Valeria, when did you win the prize for dancing and piano?"
"Mr.Anthony, don't listen to Abbie's nonsense.I got the award when I was a child, and I haven't played
the piano in years!"
"In that case, later you can..."
"No! I'll make a fool of myself!"
Valeria shook her head while laughing.
"No, you have to be confident in yourself.I believe in you!"
William's gaze grew colder when he saw Valeria and Hardy talking and laughing together.
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