Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed novel Chapter 851

“Ugh, don’t even say that! What are you thinking?” Leda Reynolds rolled her eyes in disgust. “Me, interested in him? Am I that desperate?”

“...Good, just making sure. Heh heh.”

York glanced behind her. “Did you come alone?”

“Yep.”

“So, the Reynolds family sent you as their representative?”

“Pfft. I’m not here on behalf of the Reynolds family today.”

York was confused. “Then who are you here for? It can’t be for the Gibsons, can it? Heh, actually, now that I think about it, that would be fine. After all, you’re my girlfriend now, the future daughter-in-law of the Gibson family. Representing us would be perfectly appropriate!”

“In your dreams! I’m not representing anyone. I’m here for myself.”

“...What does that mean?”

Leda waved the invitation in her hand. While everyone else’s was crimson, hers was a soft pink.

“See this? It’s a personal invitation.”

“For you?” York was slightly taken aback.

“What? Is that so hard to believe?”

A personal invitation was typically sent by the hosts to close relatives or particularly important individuals. It signified a special status and high regard.

How did Leda get one?

“Are you related to the Rodriguez family somehow?”

That couldn't be right... he'd never heard of any family ties between the Reynolds and the Rodriguezes. Besides, if there were, the entire Reynolds family would have received a special invitation, not just Leda.

A faint smile played on her lips. “Guess.”

York was speechless.

“Murray, over here!” Cliff waved in a certain direction.

Murray’s expression remained unchanged.

Cliff realized his misstep. “Ah, forget I said anything. I was just thinking out loud.”

The hall was stuffy and loud. Murray frowned, wrinkling his nose at the cacophony of perfumes wafting from every direction. “I’m going to step outside for some air…”

But before he could finish, the lights in the venue suddenly dimmed.

The celebration was officially beginning.

“Now, she has returned to us and to this circle. I hope all of you here tonight will look out for her in the future.”

“Madge, come up here—”