After Divorce She Becomes the Billionaire Heiress (Sylvia and Cyril) novel Chapter 86

Chapter 86 Dance Partners in the Dark

When Cyril heard Jonathan’s voice, he averted his gaze. He sneaked another look at Sylvia, reminding himself that he had no ties to her anymore. The reason he could spot her in a crowd was simply because they’d once been husband and wife.

“It’s nothing, let’s go. Seems like a full house at the party tonight.”

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Cyril hadn’t planned on coming, but Jonathan was keen on attending, especially since he had heard that Duncan and Miranda were the hosts. So, after receiving spal invitation, Cyril felt obliged to show up, if just for appearances‘ sake. The guests were supposed to greet the hosts, but given the wild costumes around, picking Duncan and Miranda out of the crowd was no small task.

They soon settled in, having been to similar parties before. Mixing into the throng, everyone talked freely, hidden behind masks, enjoying the anonymity.

Suddenly, the lights dimmed, causing a stir till a spotlight hit center stage. Duncan and Miranda stepped up, and the chattering crowd hushed in anticipation.

“Welcome, everyone, to our masquerade ball! Tonight is about fun and games. We’re all here to let loose, but since it is a ball, we’ve got something special planned.

Soon, we’ll turn off the lights. I want you all to find yourselves a dance partner, no matter who they are. When the lights come back on, whomever you’re with is your partner for the opening dance. Ready to kick off the party!”

The crowd buzzed with excitement at the prospect. They rose, stretching and prepping to ensure they wouldn’t be lost when the lights went out.

Jonathan turned excitedly to Cyril, only to find him heading towards a corner of the room. He paused, then shrugged it off, figuring Cyril was seeking a quiet spot, what with his dislike for commotion.

As everyone began moving around, Duncan and Miranda decided it was time and switched off the lights.

“Remember to be quiet, folks! The calmer it is, the easier it’ll be to find the one you want to

dance with!”

Their advice was taken, and an eerie silence fell. It wasn’t pitch black, though; a couple of emergency lights were on, giving just enough glow to make out shapes.

Sylvia had slipped away to a corner early on, preferring to hide than seek a partner. But before she could melt into the shadows, someone grabbed her. Trying to wiggle free, she

recognized Miranda’s voice.

“Why are you running off? You’re here to have fun at the party, remember? So what if you’ve been married and divorced? It doesn’t make you any less worthy of enjoyment. We invited you so you could lighten up and live a little!”

For Cyril, of all the possible partners, he didn’t necessarily have to dance with Sylvia. But when he saw her, he felt compelled to approach. He knew her bumping into him was unintentional, but the second their hands touched, his heart skipped a beat. Without hesitation, he held on to her.