Chapter 369
Chapter 369:
Millie blinked, completely confused. Charles, standing nearby, was equally dumbfounded.
“Alexia…” Millie tried to speak, but Alexia pinched her arm and leaned in. “I thought Giffard wouldn’t show up. He was supposed to be on night duty, but he switched shifts at the last minute. Please, help me out, or I’m dead meat!”
“Alexia!” Giffard snapped, “You’re whispering into a microphone. Do you think I’m deaf?”
“I’m doomed, Millie!” Alexia wailed theatrically. “This is the end!”
Millie couldn’t help but laugh.
What a character!
Giffard chased his sister around the room while Seville took over the microphone, getting the crowd hyped up. Sheridan couldn’t make it tonight, so Seville offered his apologies on his behalf.
Meanwhile, Charles walked over to Millie and poured her a drink.
“So, how’s your first day post-divorce?” he asked with a light smile.
Millie took the glass and downed it in one go. “Absolutely fabulous,” she said with a grin.
The group burst out laughing.
The handsome escorts ended up staying. They might as well help liven up the atmosphere.
“I swear I won’t do this again, Giffard! No more boys!” Alexia shouted as she ran.
“You’d better not!” he replied, still chasing her.
Just outside, Darden happened to pass by the room. The door was slightly open, and the sounds of music and laughter spilled into the hallway.
“Sounds like they’re having fun,” Darden remarked to the people with him.
They nodded, amused.
Darden didn’t think much of it. He led his group to the next room, glancing at his phone. He was about to text Brandon to ask when he’d join them when a notification popped up—
Brandon Vivian Candlelight Dinner
He tapped it and chuckled. “Well, that’s romantic.”
Inside the room, Millie had just closed the door and sank into the sofa with a deep sigh.
“Feels good to unwind for once,” she said, taking another sip of her drink. For the moment, she had let go of all the weight she carried. It was a rare night to simply breathe and unwind.
Charles smiled and sat beside her. “I thought so too. But this is just the beginning. Once the Heavenly Melody finals are over, we should take Ari out for a real celebration.”
Millie nodded in agreement. But that would have to wait until after Ari’s surgery and recovery.
Tonight, she didn’t want to think about any of that. Tonight was just for her. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ FiLet’s dance,” she said.
Charles smiled. “Let’s go.”
They headed down to the dance floor.
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