[Back at the Charity Event]
As the event continued, Ashley and Lucian stood on the sidelines, watching Shyaan dance with one of her distinguished guests. More guests had taken over the center of the hall, moving gracefully to the jazz music playing in the background.
Then, Ashley and Lucian turned their heads at the same time, their eyes meeting instantly. An awkward silence settled between them until Lucian extended his hand toward her.
He didn't say anything, but the gesture alone was enough for her to understand his invitation.
"Uh…" Ashley bit her lip slightly as hesitation flickered across her eyes. She glanced up briefly, recalling the dance lessons she had had in her previous life and even the recent ones.
She pitied the toes of her dance instructor.
Even so, she reached out and clasped his hand. Her fingers slowly wrapped around his firm, calloused palm, mirroring her own.
"I'm not really good at it," she whispered as he guided her to the middle of the hall.
