After Divorce She Becomes the Billionaire Heiress (Sylvia and Cyril) novel Chapter 11

Chapter 11 It seems to be her..

“Many expensive gifts were prepared for you today,” Bruce quickly diverted Sylvia’s attention. He didn’t want her preoccupied with that scumbag.

As expected, Sylvia’s focus shifted. After thinking for a bit, she replied, “Since they went through the trouble, log everything and we can reciprocate appropriately later.”

Bruce nodded. It was customary for them to keep track of gifts received and repay equivalently when needed. 

Sylvia disliked such ostentatious events. Having faced nothing but fawning sycophancy since young, she found the facade tedious. After marrying Cyril, his cold apathy towards her presence at such functions bred further disinterest. Over time, she lost all taste for them.

As Sylvia descended, gasps echoed among the guests, stunned by her grace and poise which screamed pedigree breeding.

Glancing up, Cyril froze in disbelief. Why did this Ivanov heiress seem so familiar, uncannily resembling his ex–wife? Impossible, he scoffed internally. They were worlds apart, merely his imagination acting up. But the resemblance truly was striking.

Despite his doubts, Cyril remained composed in place.

Seeing Cyril, Stanford pretended he was just another nameless guest. As he introduced his children, pride and joy suffused his voice when Sylvia’s turn came, barely contained. His uncharacteristic delight elicited smiles all around.

With introductions done, Sylvia commenced the opening dance with Bruce. As they whirled across the floor, other couples gradually joined in until the dance floor grew vibrant.

Having completed the required social pleasantries, Sylvia finally retreated from the crowds, gently refusing Bruce’s offer to accompany her. She understood his concerns about running into Cyril but it was unnecessary. She had moved on fully from that chapter of her life. Furthermore, with her masked, Cyril likely wouldn’t even recognize her anyway. To him, she would always be the ugly duckling, not the beautiful swan.

The siblings talked briefly before Stanford suddenly called Bruce away, chiding him for both. siblings neglecting their guests. Left with no choice, Bruce quickly headed back after a few final reminders to Sylvia who simply smiled and directed him to send Juliet to find her later when she arrived.

After Bruce left, Sylvia headed towards her room but almost collided into Cyril at the corner.

Seeing him sparked complex feelings inside. Cyril was also surprised to encounter the Ivanov heiress again but before he could react, she had already brushed past him wordlessly with barely a nod. Her lofty demeanor left Cyril momentarily stunned. After attaining success, no one had dared to treat him like that in years.