Ellinor shifted her gaze to the banquet hall’s entrance.
In walked Balfour, decked out in a light–colored suit, exuding an undeniable charm.
Guests nocked to him, raising glasses, exchanging greetings, and creating quite the buzz.
In fact, when Theo walked in earlier, he had quite the fan club too. But Theo’s icy demeanor meant he
wasn’t exactly the warmest guy in the room. The crowd soon got the hint and backed off.
Balfour, on the other hand, handled the compliments and attention like a pro. He’d raise his glass and
flash a smile, cleverly feeding off the crowd’s energy. But beneath the pleasantries, one could sense a
cold indifference.
As Ellinor watched Balfour, he caught her eye. A brief flicker of surprise crossed his face, but he quickly
regained his composure and went back to chatting with an older gentleman, not giving her a second
glance.
Ellinor shrugged off the encounter and redirected her attention to other parts of the hall, observing the
scene in detail.
Most of the crowd was made up of older men and women, with a sprinkle of young people here and
there.
The birthday bash had an old–school vibe; it was not really the hip and happening party younger
people would enjoy.
Instead of a dance floor and a classy orchestra, they’d set up a quaint stage in the middle of the hall. A
performance was underway to honor old Mr. Bagley’s birthday.
But seriously, how many young guns today could sit through something like this?
Most of them were there to drop off a gift, sit politely for a bit, and then scram at the earliest chance
available.
This party was just too darn boring
But not for Ellinor. She had a soft spot for traditional art forms
Growing up in a monastery without any playmates, she devoured all the books she could find. In her
free time, she’d seek out traditional performances, and over time, she found them rather fascinating
So she was actually having a ball at this party.
The Bagley family’s home had a very cozy and welcoming vibe.
She wondered if she’d been here as a kid. Maybe her mom had brought her over? Her mom’s
hometown was always filled with sweet and warm memories. She couldn’t recall the specifics, but the
feeling lingered in her subconscious.
Caught up in her thoughts, her eyes drifted back to old Mr. Bagley, who was chatting with a group of his
old buddies
Mr. Bagley seemed to be in good health and spirits. But when the conversation turned to his missing
daughter and granddaughter, a hint of sadness crossed his face.
A pang of bitterness hit Ellinor. Her mom must’ve been a cherished daughter in this family. It was such
a shame she ended up marrying the wrong guy and wasting her life.
“Why are you here?”
Balfour’s questioning voice snapped her out of her thoughts. Without missing a beat, she turned to him,
calm as ever, and replied, “Mr. Howard, I’m here to celebrate your grandfather’s birthday
Balfour looked annoyed and furrowed his brows, “Who let you in?”
Ellinor said, “It was Ms. Howard”
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