He Cheated I Rose Making Him Regret Everything (Chloe and Arthur) novel Chapter 596

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Chapter 596 An Awkward Dance

In this woman’s eyes, it had turned into something of a bunden

and

Then again, a diamond that size probably did carry or real weight.

Nance let out a low chuckle. He seemed genuinely amud.

Chloe offered a faint smile and shrugged, playing it cool “Looks like I hit a nerve.”

“You’re something else,” he said, shaking his head in amusement. “Everyone else is focused on the research and the partnership terms, but you… you caught me completely off guard” As he spoke, be carefully unpinned the diamond from his lapel.

“My mother left this to me. I’ve carried it with me ever since. Whenever I see it, it reminds me of her He held the stone toward Chloe. Lots of people have admired it. It’s one of a kind.”

She didn’t reach to take it, just leaned in for a closer look From the precision of the cut to the depth of its clarity, it was unmistakably exceptional–calling it a rare treasure was no exaggeration

“It’s stunning,” she said quietly. Then she met his eyes, her tone softening with sincerity. It suits you”

“Thank you.”

Nance looked down at the diamond in his palm, brought it gently to his lips, and fastened it back onto his jacket.

Just then, soft instrumental music began drifting through the venue, and the bright overhead lights dimmed to a warm glow. It was the beginning of the evening’s final segment–the social dance.

As the melody settled in, a few guests began moving toward the dance floor.

Chloe’s brows drew together at the sound. Dancing was nowhere on her agenda. She’d made the necessary impression on Nance; now she needed to figure out a clean, effective way to get that diamond

Rushing it would only backfire.

She was still weighing her options, considering a strategic exit before things got too involved, when Nance’s voice cut through her thoughts.

“Ms. Bingham, may I have this dance?”

She turned to find him standing gracefully before her, one hand extended in invitation

Chloe’s frown deepened. She was confident in many things, but dancing wasn’t one of them.

“I’m afraid I’m not much of a dancer,” she replied politely, hoping to decline.

“That’s perfectly all right. I can lead.” Before she could object further, he took her hand and drew her gently forward.

Chloe barely stopped herself from reacting on instinct years of training had her resisting the urge to pull away sharply. Remembering why she was here, she steadied herself and reluctantly let her hand rest in his, allowing him to guide her onto the floor.

“Just relax. Follow my lead. Don’t worry about the steps just move with the music.” Nance rested a light

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hand on her waist and began steering them slowly into hythm.

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The sudden closeness put her on edge. She glanced up the man in front of her. He was tall, and for a fleeting moment, something in his posture reminded her of Eugene.

It was the distinctly Eldermar cut of his features that brought her back.

What am I doing thinking about him? I shouldn’t be. I’m not en Chloe anymore.

She tried to match Nance’s rhythm, to move naturally, but being this close to a stranger left her stiff and uncoordinated. Her steps came out awkward, and more than once, the toe of her shoe came down on his.

“Sorry.”

“My apologies.”

After the third or fourth time, her patience with herself began to fray. She never should’ve agreed to this.

A flush rose to her cheeks, more out of frustration than embarrassment. Nance noticed her flustered expression and smiled, undeterred.

“You’re kind of cute when you’re vous.

Cute?

”

Chloe looked up at him, barely holding back the urge to roll her eyes. No one in her life had ever called her

cute.

The word felt completely foreign, almost absurd.

Her gaze dropped to the diamond on his chest, and her expression cooled. The next time her foot came down, it wasn’t entirely by accident–she let a little extra weight settle into the step.

“Oof.”

“I’m so sorry,” she said, not sounding entirely remorseful. “I really shouldn’t have agreed to dance. I did warn you I had two left feet.” She began to pull back, ready to put an end to the awkward exchange.

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