Chapter 142 - dance

"Chairwoman, I, George Yue as your uncle and guardian will forever support you until you reach your goals for our company." George Yue was the last one to toast with her.

"Thank you, Uncle." with that note, both of them gulp their small glasses of wine.

The dinner went smoothly for about an hour. Just then, her valued guest left one after another. Until they are only a few people present, George Yue stood from his seat.

"Niece, I shall take my leave now since we still have a lot of business to attend to." George Yue politely said which Seraphina magnanimously permitted.

No one saw the mocking smirk George Yue was wearing when he left the dining area. 'Huh, let's see if you won't lose face when the night ends.' he ridiculed inwardly. His other minion also excused themselves as they follow George.

Scanning the room, only a few businessmen including Liam Jin, Wren Tanaka, and Henry Man were still present. Although she already gave permission for them to leave if necessary, Henry Man felt it would still be impolite to leave before her.

Seraphina then decided to check the function hall's situation since her business deal was almost finished.

"Gentlemen, I'll excuse myself first, then." When she stood up, all the remaining men inside also stood from their seats then bowed to her politely.

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[The grandiose function hall]

'Before I held you, I didn't know

That the world I was in

Was this bright

I reached you with a small breath of life

It's a love that called out to me fearlessly'

Just as Seraphina entered the function hall, pairs of men and women were dancing in a melancholic song yet, the atmosphere is gentle and warm. Seeing that her employees were enjoying and her event went smoothly than expected, Seraphina smiled brightly.

'I liked it so much

Watching over you, my heart fluttering

Even when I was ridiculously jealous

All of those ordinary moments

In the dark eternity

In that long wait

Like sunshine, you fell down to me'

"Sera… may I have this dance?" Liam smiled tenderly as he held out his hand like a gentleman.

"My p_l_e_a_s_u_r_e…" Seraphina smiled back as she reached for his waiting hand.

'Before I let go of you, I didn't know

That the world I am in

Was this lonely

Pretty flowers bloomed and withered here

The season of you will never come again'

Since the crowd was preoccupied with their own stuff, barely enough people notice Seraphina and Liam dancing at the corner. Some envied her for being too intimate with Liam while others gossip and cheered about their chemistry. Nonetheless, Liam and Seraphina seem to have their own little world -- as if no one was surrounding them.

'I started to become greedy

Hold your wrinkled hands

And say how warm my life was'

"You seem close with Mr. Tanaka…" Liam muttered. Though there wasn't a change on his gentle voice, it was unusual of him asking her connection with people.

"Aww~ doctor, are you jealous to that bad bully?" imposing to a touched princess, Seraphina rests her head to his c_h_e_s_t.

Liam: "..."

"He's a good friend." Seraphina nonchalantly clarified. Though there's no need for her to clear her relationship with Wren, however, for the sake of peace and tranquility with Liam -- she explained.

Seraphina retracted her head and look up to Liam's prince-like face. She smiled brightly as she thoroughly scans Liam's unreadable expression.

'I wanted to be happy for once

But it made you cry~'

Liam c_a_r_e_s_sed her cheek with his thumbs as his eyes soften. How can he be jealous of her interaction with Wren? After all, the woman in front of him was now his fiancé. It's only a matter of time before Seraphina will become his wife.

"Sorry." Liam faintly apologizes for having such thoughts. Alas, when his gaze landed on her eyes, his brows raised -- puzzled.

"Sera?" Seeing that Seraphina was spacing out, Liam called her out.

"Uh, sorry. I was just tired, doctor. It was probably the wine." Seraphina meekly replied. Liam held her slightly trembling shoulders which mildly surprise him as this is the first time she's been like this.

"Alright, I'll send you home."