Chapter 85 The Belle of the Bali
No one present doubted Duncan’s sincerity; it was well–known he was the kind of man who spoke from
the heart.
A week later, when the masquerade ball kicked off, Sylvia’s brothers and father were visibly excited about her participation. What was merely a small gathering of friends turned into an opportunity for the men in her family to shower her with extravagant gifts.
“Little sis, how about this mask? It cost a fortune,” Bark said, showcasing an ornate piece.
“And this dress? As the youngest daughter of the Ivan family, you must stand out. Your big brother had it custom–made just for you. Don’t worry about the cost; wear it once, and we’ll get you another. I’ve had a bunch made,” Bruce smiled, his pride obvious.
“Our father spared no expense to provide you with a unique car for tonight, a one–of–a–kind vehicle. Use it with confidence,” Stanford chimed in, handing her the keys.
Surrounded by these generous offerings, Sylvia wasn’t sure whether to laugh or cry, especially at Bark’s unexpected generosity. Not long ago, she had thought he would remain angry with her, but the mask he presented, adorned with diamonds and precious stones, was exquisite and expensive.
Unable to favor one gift over another, Sylvia graciously accepted all three, knowing that their intentions were to make her feel loved and special.
“Thank you, Dad, Bruce, Bark. I’ll go get ready now,” she said with sincere gratitude.
As Sylvia went to prepare, the three men beamed with pride, each secretly believing his gift outshone the
others.
“Weren’t you holding a grudge against our sister recently? How come you’ve changed your tune?” Stanford remarked, looking over at Bark.
“There’s nothing to be upset about. I see all the changes in her; I want our sister to have the best. Besides, those twins are back. I know Duncan’s got his eye on her, and if it’s right, it could be considered,” Bark said nonchalantly, completely unfazed by his superstar status.
Stanford’s eyes widened in shock. “What? That boy is interested in my daughter? No, no, I don’t approve. He’s immature and irresponsible!”
Stanford’s disapproval was expected, as Bruce and Bark shared his sentiment. Yet, there was no real urgency; things had not progressed to that point, and there was still room for negotiation. After all, there was no indication Sylvia had those kinds of feelings for Duncan. If she had, she wouldn’t have ended up
As they continued their discussion, Sylvia descended the stairs, having changed into her outfit and revealing her stunning transformation. Her polish and elegance captivated them–she was indeed the Ivan family’s star, capable of shining even in the humblest garb.
Chapter 33 The Belle of the Ball
The twins were excited about the party they had organized to celebrate their return home. Despite its intention as a welcome back celebration for them, they were accustomed to Sylvia stealing the limelight. It was just as well. After all, they knew even in rags, Sylvia had the power to command everyone’s
attention.
ball.
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