Chapter 404 Is She Here To Be Funny?
Aurelia didn't expect Olivia to react so quickly. Her expression became even more rigid, and she gave a strained smile, saying, "You're right. Then, Andrew?"
She looked at Andrew, her eyes full of tenderness, her voice softening a bit as she said, "We've known each other for so many years. Just think of it as doing me a favor, okay? Please!"
Her eyes were soft and pleading, hands clasped together, clearly playing the damsel.
If it were any other man, he probably would have agreed right away.
After all, Aurelia was so beautiful, and many people in Harmony City wanted to pursue her.
But this display, in Andrew's eyes, only brought an indescribable sense of disgust.
If it were Olivia acting cute with him like this, he'd give her his life.
But Aurelia couldn't elicit a spark of interest from him.
Andrew refused bluntly, "I promised Olivia that I'd only dance with her from now on. Ms. Kingsley, you should find someone else."
He rejected her quite decisively.
In front of Finnegan, he still left Aurelia some dignity.
But Aurelia didn't know when to stop. She continued to put on a hurt and helpless expression, saying, "Andrew, I'm really just asking you to help me out, nothing else. Don't refuse so quickly.
Can't you just help me get through this?"
Her expression was on the verge of tears, and she glanced helplessly at Finnegan beside her.
Helpless and fragile.
She looked truly pitiful.
Finnegan had always favored Andrew and her being together, so seeing this scene, he naturally spoke up for her.
"What's the big deal about one dance? She's a girl and she doesn't mind, so what do you have to mind about? It's not like you'll lose anything!"
These words completely disregarded Olivia's feelings.
Now, not only did Olivia's family members' expressions turn sour, but Andrew's tone also suddenly became cold.
Icy with a touch of finality, "I don't like having physical contact with women other than my girlfriend and family members."
Since Finnegan wasn't willing to show him respect, he wouldn't worry about their reputation anymore either.
Hearing this, Evelyn finally felt satisfied.
She secretly tugged at Benjamin and said, "This is how someone with a partner should act! You should keep proper distance from the opposite sex, especially when facing this kind of scheming woman!"
Not like Michael with his lack of boundaries!
Benjamin, enjoying the drama, chimed in, "Mr. Hamilton, there are so many men at the ball tonight. I'm sure any gentleman would be very happy to help Ms. Kingsley out.
But Ms. Kingsley's behavior is really puzzling.
With so many people at the venue, she just has to target Andrew who already has a girlfriend. I wonder what her intentions are?
Could it be she has ulterior motives?"
Daniel also spoke sarcastically, "Do you even need to guess? Right in front of Olivia, she's trying to seduce Andrew again and again.
I didn't know Aurelia had a hobby of being a homewrecker!"
Liam joined in the fun, saying very considerately, "If Ms. Kingsley doesn't mind, I could actually 'reluctantly' accompany you for a dance.
My status should be enough to qualify for an opening dance, right?"
Aurelia's face turned livid with anger.
She had thought that with so many people present, and with Finnegan there, Andrew would at least show some consideration.
She didn't expect to have underestimated Andrew's feelings for Olivia.
And these people beside them were more cutting than the last.
They even threw the label of homewrecker at her.
Aurelia could barely maintain her composure, her clenched hands trembling slightly.
Rachel, standing behind her, couldn't stand it anymore and quickly spoke up for Aurelia, "You don't need to slander her like this, do you?
After all, Aurelia and Mr. Hamilton are childhood friends. It's pretty normal for her to ask him for help, isn't it?"
Hearing this, Benjamin immediately laughed, "Normal? Then why don't you let your boyfriend dance with her? He's here too, isn't he?"
This left Rachel speechless.
Evelyn also looked at her and said sarcastically, "What? When it comes to yourself, you can't be so generous anymore?"
Rachel, her thoughts exposed, became somewhat embarrassed and angry, "What nonsense are you talking about? Of course I don't mind."
It's just that Aurelia wouldn't want to!
Seeing how things had turned out, Aurelia knew she couldn't continue with her plan, so she might as well take this opportunity to leave.
She said, "Since Andrew won't agree, then I won't force him."
Then she looked at Rachel and said apologetically, "Then I'll have to trouble your boyfriend to accompany me for this opening dance."
Rachel's face immediately turned livid.
The unwillingness in her eyes was extremely obvious!
Who would be happy to let their boyfriend dance with another woman?
Even if it was your best friend, it still wouldn't be okay!
But she was now stuck between a rock and a hard place, and could only grit her teeth and say, "Of course, no problem."
The music soon started, and Aurelia and Rachel left in embarrassment.
Watching their stiff steps, Evelyn couldn't help but laugh out loud on the spot.
Infected by her laughter, the others couldn't help laughing too.
This Aurelia was really hilarious.
The elders maintained their decorum, but their expressions were also oddly taut.
Only Finnegan's expression wasn't good.
Usually Andrew contradicting him was one thing, but now in front of so many outsiders, he didn't show him any respect either.
And Aurelia, whom he had always thought highly of, had also become a joke.
He couldn't stay here any longer and soon found an excuse to leave first.
Patrick and Jessica naturally followed him.
However, before leaving, Jessica quietly patted Olivia's hand and winked at her reassuringly, "It's nothing, don't take it to heart. Andrew's heart is with you, and so are ours."
Hearing this, Olivia felt some warmth in her heart.
She nodded and replied softly to Jessica, "I know."
Anna also playfully smiled at her and said, "Olivia, I'm on your side too!"
Hearing this, Olivia couldn't help but smile and reply, "I know that too."
After the Hamilton family left, Evelyn was still clinging to Benjamin, laughing quietly.
Olivia looked at her helplessly, walked over and tugged her hand, saying, "You're laughing way too much. That's enough. So many people at the ball are watching. You need to maintain your image."
Evelyn wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and said apologetically to her friend, "Sorry, I wanted to hold it in, but thinking about Rachel's begrudging expression just now, it's just too funny.
Look at her expression now."
As she said this, she laughed out loud again.
Benjamin and the others also couldn't help but look over curiously.
Aurelia was now dancing with Rachel's boyfriend on the floor.
Rachel was watching them, her expression looking like she had swallowed a lemon.
After watching, Marigold also laughed and shook her head, saying, "She really doesn't know pain until it's her own flesh being cut."
Margaret also spoke up, agreeing, "That's exactly right."
Marigold looked at the people around her with a smile, "After being disturbed all evening, you young people haven't been able to relax properly.
Olivia, go dance with Andrew and your friends.
We elders can take this opportunity to have a good chat!
I'll help you entertain your parents!"
Damon, Tomas, and the others had no objections.
Olivia hesitated and glanced at Vaughn and Victoria.
Vaughn and Victoria also nodded in agreement, saying, "Go ahead, you all go have fun. Don't worry about us."
Although they had a lot to say to Olivia.
But now wasn't the right time, and the setting wasn't appropriate either.
So they didn't hold her back.
Olivia didn't say anything more.
Soon, the elders went to the rest area together. Olivia looked at her friends around her and asked, "Want to go dance?"
Evelyn raised her chin and said, "Of course we're going to dance. Benjamin and I will partner up!"
Benjamin shrugged, clearly having no objection.
Daniel started to say he wasn't interested.
But then Anna ran back and put her arm around his shoulder, saying first, "Mr. Wilson, if you don't mind, could you be my partner?"
Hearing Anna's words, everyone present was obviously stunned for a moment.
They all instinctively looked at Anna.
Anna blinked her big eyes with an innocent expression, saying, "You saved me last time, so helping me one more time shouldn't be a big deal, right?"
"Anna, you should find someone else."
He wasn't in the mood to dance tonight.
He came here purely just to see how Andrew would deal with Charlotte.
But Anna blinked her pitiful beautiful eyes and said, "Do you really have the heart to leave a patient like me behind?"
Benjamin naturally defended Anna, whom he'd watched grow up, and immediately patted Daniel on the shoulder, saying, "Mr. Wilson, just help her out.
Anna just came back from abroad, and it's rare she has a chance to have some fun. We all have partners, and leaving a young girl behind would be so pitiful."
Daniel couldn't help but look at him and say, "It doesn't necessarily have to be me. Liam could do it too."
Seeing that he wanted to push him out, Liam interrupted first, "I can't help you guys. I need to accompany Jade. I can't just leave her behind, right?"
Daniel fell silent.
He suspected these people had all planned this together, but he had no proof.
Because everyone had arranged everything so clearly, Daniel finally had no choice but to agree to Anna's invitation.
These four couples were already the focus of the evening.
Now as they entered the floor, they attracted even more attention.
The nearby dancers deliberately made way and moved to the side to watch them dance.
Aurelia's opening dance was already in its final stage.
Suddenly seeing this scene, she almost missed a dance step and stumbled with her partner, though she managed to adjust in time.
But even so, her expression was still very unpleasant.
Olivia didn't pay attention to Aurelia.
At this moment, her eyes kept curiously looking at Anna and Daniel.
The combination of such a handsome man and beautiful woman was actually quite pleasing to the eye.
Andrew saw that even after entering the dance floor with him, her gaze was still on other people, and felt helpless.
He raised his hand and gently turned her chin back, asking, "What are you looking at?"