Chapter 115
Benjamin was among them. He and his dance partner approached Tim and Ashley.”Mr. Reed, mind if I borrow your partner for a spin?” His eyes were practically glued to Ashley.
Tim’s face hardened.”I do mind.”
Benjamin’s face fell. Well, that was that.
At that moment, Ashley heard a voice.”Ms. Jones, would you mind exchanging partners with me?”
Ashley turned, finding Matt’s dance partner talking to her. The woman was pretty and charming. She seemed quite interested in Tim.
Ashley smiled, glancing at Tim, who was a slightly stunned. “I don’t mind. But I don’t know if Mr. Adler…?”
Matt immediately agreed.”I’m fine with it.”
Tim’s jaw dropped. So, his opinion didn’t matter? But Matt… He had to admit, the guy was a catch. Maybe he’d be a good match for Ashley.
With that thought, Tim’s attitude shifted.
The four of them seamlessly executed the exchange.
To Ashley, resting her hand on a stranger’s arm and having him near was slightly uncomfortable. Luckily, Matt was a gentleman, his touch light and respectful.
Noticing Ashley’s awkwardness, Matt had the feeling that she was a girl who had never been in love. Despite their previous encounters, they weren’t truly acquainted.
Matt introduced himself.”Matt Adler. That’s my name.”
After giving herself a few seconds to adjust to the closeness, Ashley replied serenely,”Ashley Jones.”
‘Oh…” Matt paused.”That’s a cute name.”
Thank you.”
The name suited her perfectly. Though Matt kept this observation to himself.
Their exchange hadn’t gone unnoticed. Jeffery, Ethan, Zark, Tanya, and Chase were all watching. Switching partners was common. But Ashley and Matt… well, they were undeniably well-matched.
Jeffery frowned. Zark paused, his dance partner inquiring,”Mr. Green?”
Zark looked away.”I’m sorry.”
“It’s alright.”
Partner swaps were normal. He’d have no problem if he were asked to switch with Chase. But Ashley…
Tanya was meeting Matt for the first time. Jeffery had greeted her earlier, but Matt wasn’t around. She didn’t know his background. Yet, judging from Jeffery and Benjamin’s demeanor, he was clearly someone of significant stature.
Seeing Ashley dancing with Matt, Tanya frowned. Ashley looked slightly shy, while Matt seemed quite amiable.
Ethan came over with a smile.”Chase, care for a change of partners?”
Tanya’s attention shifted.
Chase looked at Tanya.”What do you think?”
Tanya smiled.”Okay.”
Chase smiled and switched partners with Ethan. Ethan’s date was taken aback that Tanya actually agreed. Held by Chase, her heart pounded in her chest, overwhelming her to the point that she momentarily forgot how to dance. Blushing, she stammered an apology.
Chase, noticing her fluster, softened his tone.”Relax.”
With his comfort, she regained her composure, apologized again, and fell into step with him.
Tanya wasn’t concerned about partner swaps; she was confident in her position. Yet, seeing the girl’s awestruck, blushing admiration for Chase, a frown
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