Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel 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 four 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 tucked 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.

Let alone the glittering necklace on her chest, the pearl earrings swinging on her ears, the luxurious bracelet, and the three rings on her hand, I felt like I was looking at a gold mine.

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

It wasn't that we couldn't afford the jewelry, but dressing like you're at a jewelry show? We'd never tried anything like that.

"Miss Zora, may I have this dance?" A man asked enthusiastically.

He wasn't the only one; at least four or five men were extending their hands.

Zora glanced around and finally chose the most handsome man.

"She sure knows how to pick 'em," Alicia sighed, "She picked the best one at first glance!"

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

Under the lights, 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 his outfit clearly, but I was sure it was him.

Was he here too? Was he here for Zora like the others?

The Whitmore family's power was undeniable. They didn't need to rely on Zora like the others.

He wasn't the type to bow down for business, he preferred to attract people with his power and benefits.

If he wasn't here for Zora, then why was he here?

I was stunned until Alicia broke my train of thought. "Ugh, this is so boring. I'd rather be working overtime at the office."

"Let's go to the bar and have a drink, no need for overtime." I grabbed Alicia's hand and headed towards the exit.

"Sounds good!"