Seraphina was clad in a blue starry gown, the stars on the hemline sparkling like tiny diamonds, understated yet stunning.
She had her long hair tied up, revealing her radiant and cheerful face, with twinkling eyes.
"Maybe you think I should tone it down a bit?" Seeing Leandro was silent, Seraphina continued, "If you think so, I can go and change right now. After all, I bought this dress with your money."
Hearing this, Leandro slowly took her hand.
His gaze was deep, his eyes fixated on her, then he lifted her hand to his lips, planting a gentle kiss.
"As my wife, you don't need to tone down anything," he said.
With that, Leandro, hand in hand with Seraphina, turned and walked towards the hotel.
Seraphina followed suit, slightly lowering her gaze to their intertwined hands, obediently trailing behind him.
The hotel was booked entirely for the Martin family that day, and as the couple made their appearance, they were immediately greeted and guided by the hotel staff.
Seraphina looped her arm through Leandro's as they slowly entered the banquet hall. Bowen Smith was on the stage, holding Tania Martin's hand, professing his love to her.
The seating arrangement for Leandro and Seraphina was at the front, so Seraphina, arm in arm with Leandro, made her way through the numerous tables towards their seats.
All the lights in the venue were focused on the stage, illuminating Bowen and Tania, who looked like a couple in love.
Though the hall was slightly dim, and everyone's attention was on the stage, many still noticed Leandro and Seraphina.
The reason being, Seraphina's starry gown was shimmering faintly in the dark night.
The soft glow wasn't glaring but added a mystical beauty due to its hazy radiance.
Even after they took their seats, many eyes lingered on Seraphina, curious to catch a better glimpse of her.
Once seated, however, Seraphina turned her attention to the stage.
Bowen was still expressing his deep love for Tania.
"I'm not a perfect man, I can't even say I'm a good one. Sometimes, I even find myself loathsome. I often upset her, make her unhappy, but she has never given up on me. She gives me endless understanding and gentleness. She has given me everything, and in return, she has become the one person in this world that I can't give up..."
Bowen's words drew wave after wave of applause.
Seraphina listened quietly, and suddenly a thought crossed her mind.
Did he express his true feelings or pretend to be true? If it was the latter, then his acting skills were too profound.
A man who can express such deep affection towards a woman he doesn't love, even despises, and successfully move the crowd, is quite terrifying.
But if his words were sincere... then who were they meant for?
Seraphina sat quietly, listening, but her thoughts were elsewhere.
The scene continued until Bowen finished his speech and slipped the engagement ring on Tania's finger.
The audience erupted with applause. Tania bashfully leaned into Bowen's arms, looking up at him with a face full of happiness.
The lights in the hall brightened all at once, and flower petals fluttered down from above.
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