She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 244

Why was his brother’s future wife dancing with another man?!

Although the masquerade was a chaotic mix of costumes, Melanie’s beauty was so outstanding that Gabriel spotted her instantly.

Tonight, Melanie had shed her usual sophisticated, professional demeanor. Dressed as Cleopatra, every gesture was alluring and dramatic.

She was beautiful in a different way than usual, a beauty that made it impossible for Gabriel to look away.

Which was why he was even more upset to see this version of Melanie dancing with another man.

Worst of all, her partner was dressed as Julius Caesar!

“Bro, bro! This is bad! This is really bad!”

Gabriel didn’t even have time to type, sending a voice message directly.

A moment later, Preston replied with a “?”.

“Bro, I’m at Bryant’s masquerade and I saw Ms. Royce. She’s dressed as Cleopatra, she’s gorgeous. I’m sending you a pic.”

As he spoke, Gabriel snapped a photo of Melanie dancing in the middle of the floor and sent it to Preston.

A moment later, Preston replied with another “?”.

At that very moment, Preston was in a meeting in Belvaria.

His eyes were glued to the photo Gabriel had sent.

The Melanie in the picture was indeed breathtakingly beautiful.

It was the first time he had ever seen her with such heavy makeup, wearing such a revealing and ornate outfit.

But surprisingly, it suited her perfectly.

Or rather, she was such a natural beauty that she could pull off any style, no matter how heavy the makeup.

So Preston didn’t quite understand why seeing Melanie in a Cleopatra costume at a masquerade ball was enough to make Gabriel send him frantic voice messages about how “bad” things were.

Wasn’t he overreacting?

Back in Averin, at the Global Arven Assembly Center.

Receiving two question marks in a row from Preston, Gabriel was practically frantic.

But the more anxious he got, the less clearly he could explain what was wrong.

Finally, he just shot a video and sent it to Preston.

In the Belvaria conference room.

Preston nonchalantly opened the video Gabriel had sent him.

The video was clearly from the masquerade ball Gabriel was attending.

The camera was focused on the dance floor.

In the center, Melanie, dressed as Cleopatra, was dancing with “Julius Caesar.”

But whether Bryant was still lost in the waltz or simply distracted and didn't notice, he wouldn't let go, even as Melanie repeatedly tried to tug her hand free.

“Mr. Lennox, could you… let go of me now?”

Left with no other choice, Melanie had to spell it out for him.

Bryant jerked his hand back as if he’d been stung, his face flushing with embarrassment.

“Sorry, so sorry, I… I didn’t mean to…”

“It’s fine.”

Melanie replied graciously and turned to leave.

“Wait.”

Bryant moved to stand in front of her, spreading his arms to block her path.

The smile on Melanie’s face grew strained.

She didn’t understand the reason for his sudden, intense interest in her.

Could it be that he was some kind of masochist?

The more she challenged him, the more excited he got?

A shiver ran down Melanie’s spine at the thought.