Bradley could see Stellaâs awkward situation.
Stella shook her head. âDonât worry about me... Just this much... wonât hurt me. Besides, Iâm not that fragile.â
She smiled.
Bradley, however, frowned. âHow can I leave you alone like this?â
He did not expect things to go so badly. A small accident earlier made everyone reject Stella.
It was only normal for the people in the entertainment industry to protect themselves and stay away from trouble. However, Bradley could not do the same. After all, she was his filmâs actress.
Stella was still hesitating.
Bradley said to her uncompromisingly, âGive me your hand.â
He was so firm that it made Stella hesitate . Just as she was about to extend her hand, a tall shadow suddenly cast over her from behind.
A slender hand reached out from the side and blocked Bradley.
Stella looked up and met a pair of familiar eyes.
He wore a mask, but she could feel his familiar aura behind his mask.
It was Weston.
Stella froze in place. She had never thought Weston would come here. She blurted out, âWhy are you here?â
âWill you dance with me?â Weston had walked up to her. Before she could react, he had took her hand in his palm.
Panic flashed through her eyes momentarily. She looked at Bradley, who was eyeing Weston suspiciou sly.
âThis is?â Bradley was looking at him too.
âMr. Lane, Iâll dance with him...â Stella interrupted him and feared that he would notice Westonâs real id entity. Then, she dragged Weston into the dance floor without saying a word.
Weston did not seem worried that others might recognize him.
He gently embraced Stella and carefully pressed a kiss on her forehead. He simply ignored the gazes o f those around him.
âThose people are mocking you. Why did you just listen in silence and not fight back?â
âHow can I fight back? They did that because they wanted to please Guinevere. She always wants to make my life hard.â
Weston paused and suddenly looked down at her. âAre you complaining to me?â
âNo. Iâm just surprised. Youâre so bold to come here wearing a mask. What if someone recognized you? What would happen to your relationship with Guinevere ?â She sounded like she was gloating at him.
Even so, Weston could sense the slight jealousy in her tone.
He tipped her chin in a surprisingly good mood. âWell, since youâre complaining to me, it doesnât seem right for me to ignore it. Tell meâwhat do you want me to do with her?â
âCan you bear to hurt her?â
âI can, as long as you tell me to.â
Stella sneered and did not take him seriously. Instead, she looked around nervously.
âNo one will notice,â Weston said. âFocus on the dance with me.â
Stella felt like he was just too full of himself. âEveryone is looking at you now. Weston, are you sure Guinevere wonât recognize you?â
âI thought you were hoping sheâd find out about me. Why are you worried now?â Weston inched closer to of her concerns. He hugged her a little tighter and muttered, âWho said no men would ask you to dance âYou...â Stella gritted her teeth. âI donât need you to help.â
âI know. If I hadnât come, some other men would ask you to dance, right?â
Weston curled his lips coldly. âIf I hadnât come, were you going to dance with Bradley ?â His tone sounded a little threatening.
Stella turned her head away and refused to answer his childish question. She questioned, âHow did you organizer let you in?â
âWhat do you think?â
âEnough. I know youâre very powerful...â Stella suddenly felt speechless . âYou should hurry and leave after this. Someone might notice.â
âIt seems like youâre really worried that your relationship with me will be known to others ..â Weston stopped mid sentence abruptly and watched Stellaâs confident da âYou can waltz?â he asked.