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    Matthew and Lucy rarely got to spend time together anymore, so they usually had to carve out time just to be together. This festival was the perfect opportunity.


    Matthew was so dedicated to his work that he even sacrificed his own hobbies, yet Lucy was able to dig up his secret interests from the dusty corners of the study.


    Lucy was so understanding and respectful that it was not an overstatement to say that they were soulmates.


    Deeply engrossed in conversation, theypletely forgot the presence of the rich and powerful figures around them. Their affectionate photos were captured by the reporters.


    The headlines for tomorrow were already being written in their heads. [Matthew Leon from Leon Corporation and his wife, Princess Lucy of Charleston, debunking rumors.] What a money-making title.


    As the revolving lights cast a dreamy warm glow on Lucy''s face, Matthew''s hand was about to caress Lucy''s cheek when suddenly, there was a sharp whoosh and the lights dimmed.


    The sudden darkness caused amotion among the crowd as they began to whisper about the next agenda-the ball.


    As the stage lights up again, the host, dressed in a ck tailcoat, solemnlymenced the ball.


    "Ladies and gentlemen, the time hase for the ball. I hope everyone will have a wonderful time."


    The host did not dwell too much on the ball''s rules and regtions since the attendees were mostly cultured individuals. It was unlikely for them to cause any trouble.


    Everyone was eager to step onto the dance floor and enjoy the festivities.


    Royal balls happen periodically, but what made this one special was the presentation of an award for the best dancers of the evening.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.


    While it might sound like the award


    was just for fun, the grandeur of the


    Wine Festival and the number of


    royal andnoble attendees this year was unprecedented. Thus, this ball had be a battlefield for showcasing extravagance andpeting for attention.


    On the other hand, Lucy did not think much of it because dancing was all


    about Raving fun anyway was all


    Getting


    caught up inpetition would only


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    Everyone seemed more interested inpeting rather than enjoying themselves. Were they that eager to win that award? Lucy did not see its significance.


    One of the fun parts of the ball was choosing a partner, but because of Lucy and Matthew''s rtionship," they were each other''s partners by default.


    Then again, even if he and Lucy were not in a rtionship, Matthew would never allow her to dance with anyone else...


    He was just too possessive.


    Lucy casually ced her hand in Matthew''s hand. She let her ck dress trail behind her as her face glowed under the soft lights.


    Holding Matthew''s hand tightly, Lucy was a little nervous.


    She had learned a bit of dancing before, but she only scratched the surface. She was scared of making a fool of herself in front of everyone. As Matthew and Lucy moved forward hand in hand, a forceful arm suddenly intervened.