Leon knew she was running away, but that wasn't a bad thing.

If Lorante already has someone he likes, he won't force her, and besides, he wants Lorante to be happy.

"Lorante, if you haven't met someone you like, you can consider me, and I will take care of you for the rest of your life."

He solemnly promised.

Lorante was startled and jerked her head up at him.

Leon's gaze was unwavering, as thick as a mountain, making her a little suffocated.

He took her arm and said, "Lorante, you remember, I will never abandon you, you must believe that. ”

Lorante stared at him blankly.

"Think about it." He said.

Leon let go of her arm and strode away.

Watching his back fade away at the end of the stairs, Lorant withdrew her gaze and saw the purple grape necklace pinched in her fingertips, she bit her lip and her eyes were red.

——

As the dance music came to an end, the ballroom resounded with soothing and melodious singing.

A gentleman walked in through the side door, elegant and noble, attracting the attention of most people.

"Hey dear, you're finally here."

Maria and her husband greeted him, took him by the arm, and greeted him warmly.

"We wanted to invite you to dance just now."

"Really?" The gentleman smiled and said, "Then I should be respectful rather than obey." ”

"You're awesome!" Maria sneered, "Come and sit here." ”

Leon came over with a wine glass, saw the gentleman, and looked at him politely.

"Hello." Leon held out his hand.

"Leon?" The man seemed to know him, and likewise reached out to shake him, "You are handsome today, worthy of Mr. Burns's grandson." ”

"Thanks, I thought you didn't know me." Leon smiled, "Which gentleman are you?" How come I never met you? ”

"My surname is Du, and my name is Duke." "It's an honor to meet Mr. Leon, you are an excellent young man. ”

"Duke, you're handsome too." Leon praised.

"Haha, I'm just lucky." Duke said, looking around and smiling playfully, "There are so many guests here tonight. ”

"yes." Li Ang sat down and said, "My grandfather has always liked to be lively. ”

He glanced at Duke casually, and suddenly felt that something was not good, why did this guy keep coming to his side?

"Leon, what are you looking at? Do I have something on my face? Duke teased, "I heard you have a fiancée, what?" Don't you plan to marry her now? ”

"Uh...... We'll talk about that later. ”

Leon was dryly perfunctory.

At this time, Duke saw Elena who was talking to the guests not far away, and he suddenly came to his senses, "Is your fiancée here too?" I'm going to talk to her. ”

Leon hurriedly stopped him and said, "Duke, today is Mr. Burns' birthday, don't get into trouble." ”

"Don't worry." Duke waved his hand, "I'll make her a little happier." ”

He bypassed Leon and walked towards Elena.

Leon frowned and wanted to follow.

Suddenly, a waiter came over and reminded him in a low voice, "Young Master Li Ang, your dance partner is urging you." ”

Leon saw a splendid and richly dressed man standing next to the beautiful girl, whispering to her.

The beautiful girl was obviously unhappy, but she was pulled by the other party, smiling stiffly, and she didn't even have a chance to refuse.

Her eyes were watery, touching, and pleading.

"I'm sorry." Leon turned around and prepared to leave, but in the moment he passed by, he stopped and turned his head to look at Duke.

At this point, Duke was grabbing Elena's right hand and pulling her to the center of the dance floor.

"Don't move, you are the most beautiful ballet dancer, and dancing must be more moving, let me appreciate your beauty carefully." Duke smiled wickedly and approached her ambiguously.

The tip of his nose touched her skin, causing a burst of softness.

Elena stiffened, her face flushed.

"Duke, let me go!" She struggled to shake off his palm, but he grabbed his wrist behind her back, "I warn you, if you harass me again, I'll call someone!" ”

Duke sneered: "Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you, otherwise, I would have done it a long time ago." ”

"Bastard!" Elena scolded angrily.

Instead of being angry, Duke laughed happily, "You look so good when you're angry." ”

Elena pushed him hard and said resentfully, "Let it go!" Let me go! ”

"No." Duke shrugged his shoulders aggrievedly, "If you promise me a dance, I'll let you go." ”

"Don't think!" Elena stared at him coldly, "I won't give you any illusions, you just die!" ”

"You girl, why is it so hard to get it?" Duke was amazed, "You're so stubborn, no wonder you're always disliked." ”

"Get out!" Elena glared at him viciously, "If you pester me again, I'll call the police." ”

"Call the police?" Duke raised an eyebrow, "Okay, I'll wait and see who's coming to settle accounts with me." ”

"You—" Elena was speechless.

"Haha......" Duke laughed so hard that tears almost fell out, and he clutched his stomach for a moment before he said, "You're so funny." ”

Elena's face was flushed with anger, her eyes were red, and she held back her tears and glared at him stubbornly.

Leon stood beside him, hesitated for a moment, and finally walked over, grabbed her other arm, and whispered, "Elena, I'll dance with you." ”

His arms are strong and broad, warm and dry, with a faint scent of cologne.

Elena's head exploded with a "boom", her ears buzzed, and the whole world was left with a white expanse.

Her heart was pounding, her cheeks were burning, and her heart seemed to be surging with a tide, surging and surging that almost devoured her.

"You ...... Do you know? ”

Duke asked in disbelief with his eyes rounded in surprise.

"My friend." Leon responded with a smile.

Duke's eyes rolled, his hand rested on her slender waist, and he said in an ambiguous tone, "Since it's such a coincidence, you two should dance together." ”

Leon hesitated, his gaze fell on Elena, and said uneasily, "But I ...... I can't dance, Elena, we'll ...... another day."

"Don't do it another day." Duke interrupted him, "Let's go change our clothes first, change your clothes, I'll show you around the manor, and by the way, I'll introduce you to a few partners." ”

Leon couldn't refuse, so he had to agree, but he still looked at Elena with some concern, "Then you ......"

"It's okay, I don't need someone else's blessing."

Elena smiled brightly at him, and she blinked her beautiful sapphire pupils, which were bright and moving.

Li Ang couldn't help but be stunned, he didn't know why, he felt that her smile was full of magic, which made people intoxicated, and he couldn't take his eyes off it.