Although Zoe was of a certain age, she liked being addressed as "Miss York" just like the younger folks. Watching his aunt lead Nina away, Nash opted to adhere to the rules and donned a silver-white metallic mask.
By the the entered, Zoe had already taken Nina to the second floor of the lobby. From this vantage point, one could overlook the entire scene of the ground floor, although outsiders could not see inside. There were many people at the dance, all dressed in their finery, with the youngsters showcasing their enviable figures. Nina did not understand the purpose of Zoe hosting such a dance.
"Have sjuice. Tonight, I can help you test that stinky kid, Nash," Zoe pushed a glass of juice toward Nina, her smile sly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAlthough Nash claimed that he married Nina for the shares their grandfather promised, Zoe did not believe that there was no affection between them after three years of marriage.
Nina hastily grabbed Zoe's hand. "Zoe, please don't try. I've been swamped with work lately. I literally just got back from a banquet, and to be honest, I wasn't keen on coming tonight. But you said not to disappoint you." Zoe patted her hand and chuckled softly. "Since you cto my turf to avoid disappointing me, then you should listen toand stay put here!" Who could argue with Zoe's decision? This was indeed a good location.
She saw Zoe don a purple mask and then descended the stairs to approach a man wearing a silver-white metallic mask.
Even with the mask on, Nina recognized him immediately as Nash.
Nash was also familiar with his aunt. He frowned and asked, "Where did you take Nina?" "You're only concerned about those shares, aren't you? Look, I organized this dance, invited so many people, it's to arrange blind dates for Nina As her husband... oh wait, you're about to becher ex-husband, so you might as well help out. If we can't be husband and wife, being friends is also an option."With that, Zoe gestured around at the crowd, urging Nash to look.
But beneath the mask, Nash's expression turned grim. He spoke icily, "Zoe, don't try to testwith this kind of thing. I don't need your tests." wn Zoe shrugged, unimpressed. "Then find Nina among these people. She's your wife; surely you can find her?" With that, Zoe walked away.
The place was crowded. Nina wore a white butterfly mask and a pink professional suit, prepared to accompany him to the Harris Corporation's banquet.
Since Zoe had mentioned it, Nina must have changed her outfit.
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Nash scanned the crowd. Though there were many people he was sure ry Nina was not among them. He noticed the second floor.
The moment he did, he started walking.
His movement did not escape Zoe's or Nina's notice.
Nina's heart stirred. Was Nash acting on intuition or disdam The content is of novelenglish.net! "Nash!"
Suddenly, a clear, melodious voice called out from nearby reminiscent of a songbird. X