Claimed by My First Love's Brother (by Evergreen) novel Chapter 17

Chapter 17 The Dance Gala

“Are you sure you don’t wanna tell Reynaldo about this?”

“Yes!” I said firmly.

Johnathan snickered quietly, looking as sly as a fox.

I was sure Reynaldo was on a business trip in Steelville right now, or I’d almost think he was already here.

Johnathan quickly had someone bring over the costume.

My lips twitched as I looked at it. “Uh… Did they get the wrong costume?”

It was a sexy, kind of provocative maid outfit.

The skirt was super short and came with black stockings.

This didn’t look like something for dancing at all.

Johnathan smiled at me innocent–like. “Everyone has got outfits like this. This is the most decent and good–looking one I could find. I saved it just for you.”

I ran out to check, and sure enough, he was right.

Other people’s costumes were even more revealing and crazy.

Some were just wearing bikinis.

Johnathan grinned at me. “Do you believe me now? Yours is the most conservative one.”

Chapter 17 The Dance Gals

I asked uncertainly, “This is really a dance gala?”

“Of course. You guys are gonna perform on stage, and the audience is gonna vote for you.

“The one with the most votes gets the prize money of 500 thousand dollars.

“So, if you wanna win it, you’d better give it your all when you dance.”

It was only then that I realized this might not be a proper dance. competition at all.

There were no professional judges.

To get the most votes, it seemed like just dancing well might not be enough. I’d probably have to please the audience as well.

Seeing me hesitate, Johnathan chuckled and said, “Don’t worry. If you don’t wanna do it, that’s cool. It’s just 500 thousand dollars. You could always act cute with Reynaldo and get it from him…..”

“I’m in,” I cut him off, keeping my tone casual.

No matter what, I wanted to give it a shot.

If I could avoid asking Reynaldo for anything, I definitely would.

Given how things were between us now, it’d be embarrassing to ask him for even a penny.

Johnathan grinned at me. “Now that you’ve decided, go get changed. I’ll have my buddies vote for you as a favor.”

“Thanks,” I replied with a polite smile, then headed to the dressing room with the costume.

Chapter 17 The Dance Gala

I had never worn anything like this before.

It was one thing if it were a normal maid outfit, but this design felt sleazy.

Looking at myself in the mirror, I felt so embarrassed that I didn’t even want to go out.

I must have spent too long in the dressing room, because there was a knock on the door.

“Hey, Esmie, are you done changing yet? The makeup artist and hairstylist are waiting for you, and the gala is about to start.”

I took a deep breath in front of the mirror.

I thought, “Whatever, it’s just a dance, and it’s only happening once.

“What can I say? I really need the money.

“Since I’m broke, 500 thousand dollars is a huge deal.”

I got myself together, opened the door, and walked out.

As soon as I stepped out, I could feel a few pairs of eyes on me.

I turned my head and saw Johnathan and his buddies staring at me without blinking.

Their looks were anything but innocent.

I touched my nose and cleared my throat awkwardly, and they finally snapped out of it.

Johnathan smirked. “Whoa, not bad. Esmie, you look so gorgeous!”

The guy next to him got all excited. “More than that! Check out her legs, and that waist… Man, if she were to…”

Chapter 17 The Dance Gala

Smack!

I glanced in the mirror and quickly looked away.

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