Chapter 61 - Class Reunion: Sweet Dance (Four) (2/2)

However, right now, she could not tell Nadia about it yet. But probably, soon, she would finally confess to them who she is.

Back in the venue, the Class Reunion proceeds by giving tributes to those who help make this year's alumni successful. At the moment, Vincent called on stage to make a speech. He thanked everyone who attended tonight's gathering. He also acknowledged the sponsors one by one. And when he was almost done, his eyes caught the beautiful woman entering the reception.

Vince took a deep breath. The woman who slowly walked on the red carpet made him breathless. Few of the alumni noticed that he seemed distracted all of a sudden. They followed his gaze when he stopped blinking and settled his eyes in one direction.

At the entrance, they saw Hailey Hillson walking toward the table reserved for the AB Department. Everyone could not take their eyes away from looking at her.

And at the moment, Hailey would like for the clock to stop. Now that every pair of eyes was staring in her direction, it made her anxious. She could not believe that Hazel left her in the middle of the entrance. That girl disappears out of thin air!

She struggled to find her way in which direction she must go. Her eyes traveled, and she saw Lloyd Khan waving at her, and Hazel was there already! I'm going to pinch this lady! Hailey thought inwardly.

She was on her way to the table when Vince started making a statement that made her chest beating loudly.

”And lastly, I would like to thank the person who saves us all tonight. To make this gathering more special, the Alumni Association invited this famous chef that is currently visiting our country to prepare our food tonight. However, she had to bring her daughter to the hospital. Gladly, her former student, is now a student at N University. And she highly recommends her! And tonight... On behalf of the Alumni Association and N University Administration. We want to give our gratitude to Miss Hailey Hillson! Round of applause, please.”

After Vince made this acknowledgment, he walks toward Mrs. Gomez and gets the bouquet they prepared for Chef Tessa.

Vince came down from the stage and walked toward Hailey. Meanwhile, she wished for the ground to open and eat her. She is never used to this kind of appreciation as all her life, she is hiding from her nobility status. She never gets involved in her father's popularity in the business world. And if her company needs to attend such gatherings, she has the boys to send over.

And tonight, she didn't see it coming that Vince would do such a thing. As much, she wanted to stay low. But what a coincidence. The chef they invited is her former teacher, and what a coincidence such an emergency happens.

Everything in her life at the moment is full of coincidences. Life is indeed full of surprises. She mused.

Hailey set aside her thoughts when Vince is now standing in front of her. She looks up and meets his eyes. He was looking at her lovingly, which made her cheeks blushed.

She wished it was real. And she wished this was also a dream. That only two people were enjoying this magical moment.

”Hi! It's for you...” Vince handed the flowers. He also leaned over and planted a kiss on her cheeks.

”Thank you.” She smiled at Vince, blushing, and prayed that he would not hear how her heart is beating wildly.

Hailey recalled the incident this morning when Vince kissed her cheek even they were not on the act. Thinking it over, it causes her cheeks to flush red.

And witnessing this sweet moment... Mrs. Gomez makes an announcement. ”Ladies and Gentlemen, to proceed with the program, I am inviting Mr. Shen and Miss Hillson to come in the middle of the dance floor to lead our traditional Sweet Dance!”

Clapping their hands, it filled the venue with cheer and applause. Vince places his right arm into his chest and leans slightly.

”Can I have the honor of this dance, Miss Hillson?”

Hailey's eyes spark with delight. She thinks Vince had become more handsome in her eyes. Bowing like a knight, thrilled crept toward her chest.

”It's my pleasure, Mr. Shen.” Hailey places her hand into Vince's waiting palm. He guided her into the middle of the reception. Vince places his left hand on her waist while his right palm still holds her left hand.

Their body swayed at the first beat of the song. The famous singers whom they invited to perform tonight are singing the famous song that is Hailey's favorite song. She wished this night would never end...

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Moon so bright, the night so fine

Keep your heart here with mine

Life's a dream. We are dreaming

Race the moon, catch the wind

Ride the night to the end

Seize the day, stand up for the light

I want to spend my lifetime loving you

If that is all in life I ever do

Heroes rise, heroes fall

Rise again, win it all

In your heart, can't you feel the glory?

Through our joy, through our pain

We can move worlds again

Take my hand, dance with me, dance with me...”