Burn Me Once Burn With Me (Ruby Grayson) novel Chapter 201

By the time Ruby arrived, she was expected to find Cassian Veyne and Gennifer Grayson gliding across the dance floor together, the picture of elegance and poise.

Snapping out of his reverie, Cassian turned to Gennifer and offered his hand, inviting her to dance.

Blushing and a little shy, Gennifer placed her delicate hand in his.

At that precise moment, a resonant note rang out from the grand piano on stage.

Around them, dancers slowed their steps, the attention of the entire ballroom gravitating toward the couple at its center.

Beneath the brightest chandelier, Cassian and Gennifer became the undisputed focus of the evening. The light shimmered down, making Gennifer’s gown billow and sparkle like a river of stars.

A flicker of triumph flashed in Gennifer’s eyes as she slipped off her shawl, revealing the full beauty of her dress.

“Oh my gosh! I’ve never seen a gown this stunning before!”

“Look at that shoulder design—wait, isn’t that a custom piece by Valmont & Vérité, the house everyone’s raving about?”

A chorus of admiration rippled through the crowd; a few fashion-savvy guests instantly recognized the exclusive origin of Gennifer’s dress.

The bodice of her gown was shaped like a butterfly poised for flight.

She shifted her shoulders and straightened her back, the subtle movement making the butterfly seem to flutter with life.

“Valmont & Vérité’s top-tier couture is impossible to obtain, and this is a one-of-a-kind commission! Mr. Veyne must truly care about Miss Gennifer to go to such lengths!”

Whispers filled the room, guests reading Cassian’s intentions from the sheer extravagance of Gennifer’s attire.

Gennifer was more than satisfied with the reaction. Her gaze swept the room, a touch of arrogance in her smile, but when her eyes met Cassian’s, her expression softened, as warm as spring rain.

“Cassian…” she murmured, her tone intimate and lingering.

Cassian, distracted, finally returned to himself and slipped his arm around her slender waist.

The music flowed, graceful and smooth.

Gennifer followed his lead, moving effortlessly. In that moment, every other guest faded into the background. At Cassian’s side, she shone brightly enough to eclipse them all.

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