Chapter 105: Patrick''S Dance With Florence
Chapter 105: Patrick''s Dance With Florence
As Patrick finished his speech, he turned to Jane, extending a hand towards her. With a polite
request, he asked, "May I?"
His demeanor was reminiscent of Prince Charming, and Jane was utterly captivated. The allure was
undeniable, and she couldn''t bring herself to decline his invitation to dance.
"Of course," Jane replied with a smile, slipping her hand into his.
Patrick led her gracefully to the dance floor, where they moved in perfect harmony, almost floating. It
was their first dance together, yet it felt as if they had been partners for years. Their steps melded
seamlessly, making it appear effortless and natural, as though they were meant to be in each
other''s arms.
"Jane, do you feel we''re in sync?" Patrick inquired, his voice gentle and tender as he leaned in to
speak discreetly.
"We''re doing fine," Jane replied with a contented smile. Her heart warmed at the realization of how
well theyplemented each other.
Patrick couldn''t help but smile too, his expression softening. He leaned in even closer, his warm
breath against her ear creating a delightful sensation. "I wasn''t talking about our dance."
His words sent a shiver down her spine, and Jane''s cheeks flushed as the heat of the moment
enveloped them. Their bond was undeniably strong, considering all they had been through in the
past month.
From Monica''s wrongdoings to their coborative efforts at the press conference, they worked
together seamlessly. It was as if destiny had intertwined their paths.
"We are in sync," Jane finally affirmed with a heartfelt smile.
The sincerity of her words warmed Patrick''s heart, and his expression softened even more. In a
tender tone, he asked, "Since we''re in sync, would you reconsider my proposal?"
Patrick''s proposal was a delicate topic, and Jane met his gaze with a fluttering heart. She knew
exactly what he was referring to. While their synchronicity was evident, theirpatibility was
another matter altogether.
Jane couldn''tmit to a serious rtionship with a man still harboring feelings for another woman.
The mere thought of Candy sent chills down her spine.
"Is it really appropriate to discuss that here?" Jane deflected.
"Is it not?" Patrick queried, raising an eyebrow.
"Of course it''s not," Jane replied firmly. "And let me remind you, I''ve been perfectly clear on this.
Please, try not to forget it."
Patrick''s expression darkened, frustration evident in his silence. They continued their dance, Jane
quietlymenting his unpredictability.
This man, always quick to anger!
Despite her irritation, Jane chose to focus on the dance. The graceful couple on the dance floor
caught Florence''s jealous eye. The mere fact that Patrick had chosen Jane as his first dance
partner indirectly confirmed their rtionship.
Envy burned within her. What was the secret to capturing Patrick''s heart so thoroughly for an
ordinary girl like Jane?
"Don''t worry, Florence," Erica consoled her friend. "Jane''s moment of glory will be short-lived."
Florence regained herposure and turned her gaze away from the dance floor. "Jane, enjoy it
while you can," she muttered through clenched teeth.
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Once the song that Jane and Patrick danced to concluded, the banquet officially began. Patrick
received a flurry ofpliments, which he acknowledged politely but with little emotion. After a
series of toasts, he noticed that Jane was no longer present.
Jane, feeling overwhelmed by the boisterous party, had retreated to a quieter corner. She was about
to help herself to a slice of cake when a familiar voice broke the silence.
"May I join you, Jane?" Osborn inquired.
Jane, without bothering to hide her indifference, replied, "I don''t mind. Feel free to sit."
Osborn took a seat beside her. "I never had the chance to share my ns for Star Entertainment
with you."
They had nned to discuss it over dinner, but Patrick''s unexpected presence had disrupted their
evening. "That''s all right. You can email me the details, and I''ll take a look when I have time."
Instead of agreeing, Osborn shifted the conversation. "Jane, can I ask you a question?"
Jane nodded, indicating her willingness to answer. "Sure, what is it?"
Osborn delved straight into the matter. "Your rtionship with Patrick… is it genuinely just
contractual?" He knew the answer but wanted to hear it from her.
Jane responded with a question of her own. "Why do you want to know?"
Osborn took this as encouragement to continue probing. "Have you ever had true feelings for
Patrick?"
Jane had been evading this issue, and it made her ufortable. The truth was that she wasn''t
certain about her feelings for Patrick. However, she knew that Patrick''s feelings for Candy were
authentic, and that was something she couldn''t ept.
While pondering these thoughts, Jane''s frustration began to manifest on her face. She pursed her
lips and replied, "No. I don''t have romantic feelings for Patrick. Our rtionship is strictly
contractual, nothing more."
Unbeknownst to Jane, Patrick had been lurking in the shadows nearby, searching for her. He had
seen her seated with Osborn in the corner, and he had overheard their conversation.
Jane''s dismissive tone cut through him as she reiterated her stance. "I don''t have romantic feelings
for Patrick. Our rtionship is strictly contractual, nothing more."
Patrick approached her with a stern expression. "Could you please repeat that for me, Jane?"
Jane was taken aback as Patrick seemingly appeared out of thin air. Had he heard her conversation
with Osborn?
She hesitated but then replied, "I''m sorry, but no. I prefer not to repeat myself."
Their gazes locked, and Patrick''s stern re seemed to paralyze her. Florence seized this
opportunity to approach Patrick and asked with a flirtatious tone, "Would you like to dance?"
Patrick paused for a moment before finally agreeing, though his voice remained cold. "Indeed."
Florence was overjoyed by his eptance. "Really?"
Her incredulity was palpable, and she couldn''t believe her luck. Patrick recalled the night when Jane
had been jealous, believing that he and Florence had engaged in sexual activity. With a smile, he
seized the opportunity that Florence was providing. It would serve as a fitting response to Jane.
With an arm around Florence''s waist, he led her to the dance floor.