The Transactional Marriage That Imploded novel Chapter 129

Having his true intentions exposed didn't embarrass Milo in the slightest. He looked right at Bianca and asked openly, "What do you think of the view?"

His abs were like walking pheromones, direct and incredibly tempting.

Bianca nodded. "Very impressive."

He beamed, diving cleanly into the pool and swimming laps with smooth, elegant strokes.

The group stayed in the water for over an hour before finally getting out. By the time they showered and changed, the sun had fully set. A bright, full moon hung in the deep, ink-blue sky, casting a layer of silver frost over the ground.

Tonight's holiday banquet was set up in the garden. The tables were loaded with traditional Harbor City specialty dishes, and everyone enjoyed the meal while watching the scheduled performances.

Over a hundred strong men hoisted a massive, sprawling dragon crafted from banyan branches. The dragon's body stretched for dozens of meters, its branches robust and vibrant, completely covered in burning incense. It was the traditional Fire Dragon Dance.

It was meant to ward off disasters and bring good fortune and smooth sailing for the coming year.

The massive dragon surged and twisted to the rhythmic beating of the drums. One moment it reared its head toward the sky, the next it spiraled and slithered across the grounds, looking like a divine beast reaching for the moon.

As it moved, the glowing incense swayed in the wind, flickering brightly in the night. The scattered embers merged into a continuous, flowing ribbon of crimson light, winding endlessly through the dark.

With every toss of its head and every leap, sparks showered the air, accompanied by thick, swirling smoke. Firelight, moonlight, smoke, and lanterns all blurred into one magnificent scene. This vibrant, bustling holiday embedded itself deeply into Bianca's heart.

Awestruck by the sheer scale of the performance, the group erupted into enthusiastic applause.

"Amazing, isn't it?" Milo asked her.

"Absolutely stunning," she smiled.

Following the dragon dance, there were moon-viewing ceremonies and lantern displays.

The garden was suddenly illuminated by all sorts of intricate lanterns, most of which they had never seen before.

There were jade rabbit lanterns, starfruit lanterns, bronze drum designs, hexagonal palace lanterns, rolling spheres, koi fish, roosters, dragons and phoenixes, and butterfly shapes. The sheer variety was dizzying and spectacular.

Right in the middle of the festivities, Mathis sent Bianca a text: [Are you free to video chat?]

Bianca frowned and typed back: [No.]

When Milo finished his song, he casually strolled into the frame to wave at Mabel. Bianca had to playfully shove him several times before he backed away.

They looked exactly like a couple in the honeymoon phase, making Simon watch with quiet envy.

Mabel asked a bit about Milo, and Bianca kept her answers brief before hanging up.

After the performances wrapped up, Marcus was an incredibly gracious host. Seeing how late it was getting, he had the staff prepare guest rooms for everyone to stay the night.

Bianca didn't go home all night. Mathis waited until midnight, but his phone never chimed with a notification.

Unable to stop himself, he called her, only to find her phone turned off.

If it hadn't been so late, he would have booked a flight directly to her.

She was better off staying by his side.

The next morning, Fiyato's official website uploaded a massive group photo, and Bianca was standing right in the middle of it—even if she wasn't standing directly next to Milo.