Chapter 329 - 326: Ligetis Ball VIII (1/2)

Chapter 329 - 326: Ligeti’s Ball VIII

As Geoffrey wrapped his arm around Serena and led her out of the labyrinth, Charlton could only clench his fist and close his eyes Never had he felt so small and inadequate Never had he felt more ashamed of himself than that moment

However, he had no one else to blame but hih Serena's idea of running aas implausible, there were other options Yet it was him as reluctant to throay his familial ties Alas, he still wanted a fairytale

What was he thinking? Geoffrey was a ave him the confidence that he would not touch Serena at all? The tere still engaged and things like that could happen

He let Serena handle Geoffrey alone How did he expect her to stop his advances? If he knew that Geoffrey was taking liberties with Serena… he punched the ground causing his knuckles to bleed

Now that he knehat can he do about it? Everything he prepared for was slowly taking place How could he switch gears when success was so near that he could almost taste it?

He had to remind himself that at thatwas that Geoffrey was not forcing Serena As long as he doesn't violate Serena then he could take it

As he told himself those words to calm hi

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After leaving the labyrinth, Geoffrey assisted Serena on fixing her dress Then, he asked one of his men to infor early He also instructed to send their apologies to the rest of their dance partners

Finally, the two of them went inside the car for the ride back to the Maxwell Ducal Mansion

Serena stole glances at Geoffrey She wanted to ask how he found her but was afraid that he'll know that she aiting for another ht with him for what happened because not only has she consented to everything he did earlier, but she also even encouraged hi Charlton's name as he did all those to her

Geoffrey has an idea of what Serena h he did not have to explain hi

"Why have you been sneaking glances at me?" he asked as he took her hand in his

Serena knew she could not ask the question she wanted to So as an excuse, she answered, "The side of your mouth has a cut Is it painful?"

Geoffrey seratedly winced "Now that you h the event earlier was like a night to her and prioritizing her over his anger She remembered quite well how he shooed hisof getting back at Charlton first

Charlton… she worried over him She must call him later She must explain to him what happened What if he ulf her, she felt Geoffrey take off the glove she earing fro Then, he placed her hand on his cheek