The Day I Stopped Waiting Was the Day He Started Begging novel Chapter 196

Sienna practically had stars in her eyes as she stared.

"Is it even legal for a human to have a body like that?"

"I am so jealous! Sloane is drop-dead gorgeous. It's crazy that she chose to take over her family's talent agency. If she debuted on screen, she would have a million fans instantly."

Madeline didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"Don't count on it. The second she opens her mouth, she manages to offend absolutely everyone."

Sloane sauntered over, twirling once in front of Madeline with a cheeky wink.

"Well? Does your brilliant design look absolutely phenomenal on me, or what?"

"And this necklace! Honey, you are the only person in the world who could literally hand me the stars. How about I just marry you instead?"

"Absolutely not," Madeline laughed. "What if Lucas ends up hating my guts for the rest of his life?"

"I really don't need to make an unnecessary enemy."

The three of them chatted and joked for quite a while until most of Sloane's social circle started trickling in, along with several guests who had close ties to the Sutton family.

No matter what Dominic Sutton pulled, or how many mistresses he kept stashed away, Sloane still held the massive majority of the company's shares.

Sloane's birthday bash quickly escalated into a full-blown dance party, with the entire crowd hitting the floor and losing themselves in the pulsating music.

Madeline found herself swept up in the electric energy.

It had been at least two or three years since she had let loose like this.

By the time Lucas finally arrived, most of the guests had already cleared out. A deeply intoxicated Sloane was currently slumped heavily against Madeline's shoulder.

"Honey, I'm twenty-six now."

"I know."

Madeline had knocked back quite a few drinks herself, but she still had her wits about her. Sienna, on the other hand, had passed out cold on the couch ages ago.

Madeline rested her head gently against Sloane's.

"Lucas is here."

Madeline offered a gentle warning, and Sloane practically swayed as she forced herself onto her feet.

Staring up at the man standing directly in front of her, she reached out and lazily slung her arms around his neck.