When that gorgeous girl who was probably his second-chance mate stepped into the dancing hall, Cory felt his heartbeat stop.
He ceased his conversation with those honorable guests surrounding him, and then turned and strode towards the door. Some guests’ attention was drawn by him. They followed his motion with their eyes and then saw that stunning newcomer.
She wasn’t the kind of sweet or sunshine type who would make others fall in love at first sight. But that distant ambiance around her, and that coldness and pride in her eyes made her a raving beauty above all other people.
She didn’t smile, and she didn’t socialize with others like a respectable guest was supposed to. It was impolite, even rude to attend a formal party like that, but Cory was deeply drawn by her indifference. It w
