Chapter 5The Marquis walked slowly back to the ballroom.
He knew instinctively that Sylvina would not be there and yet he could not help looking amongst the dancers to see if he could catch a glimpse of her.
There were many people standing round the dance floor conversing with each other or just watching those who were more energetic.
The Marquis scanned their faces, but there was no small graceful figure in a white dress sparkling with silver ribbons.
“Could you by any chance be looking for me?” a voice said at his elbow.
He turned round and saw Leone looking exceedingly beautiful in a dress daringly cut to reveal her white shoulders. Her neck was encircled with rubies.
“Leone! I did not expect to see you here tonight!” the Marquis exclaimed. “I should have thought that this would b
