Chapter 753 It’s Just Another Win
Three months later.
Due to the rivalry between Alexis and the Saunders Corporation, the market continued to remain sluggish. The Jewelry Association then organized a masquerade party in the hopes that it could resolve the rivalry and encourage cooperation instead.
At 7.00PM sharp, the banquet hall was crowded with guests who turned up for the event. Those present were influential figures from the business industry.
“Let us give a round of applause to President Keller of the Keller Group and his date, Miss Cuber!”
There was a round of applause after those words were said. Jamie and Narissa stepped on the red carpet together as they slowly made their way into the hall.
Narissa quietly glanced to the side and teased, “I never expected that you’d have a serious side.”
Jamie nodded with a slight smile, but he had a solemn expression as he commented, “I won’t find fault with you today. Since Boss will want us to keep an eye on such a formal event, keep your eyes peeled for anything suspicious.”
“Who wants to find fault with you? Tsk…” Narissa scoffed softly while her hand still firmly held onto his arm.
As soon as they both grabbed their fair share of wine, their path was blocked by two guests wearing a masquerade mask each.
The man was the first to remove his mask, revealing his perverted smile. “Jamie Keller, you are late.”
Jamie calmly tilted his head. “What’s wrong? You can’t wait to embarrass me?”
“That’s not the case…” The corners of Lucas’ lips were raised meaningfully as he deliberately intertwined his fingers with his masked female companion next to him. There was a trace of him showing off as he did so. “We’ve known each other for years. Since I have a girlfriend, I obviously want you to meet her.”
Jamie’s eyes were full of suspicions under the mask as his gaze fell on the woman next to Lucas with great interest.
Lucas had hurried to look for Jamie, but it was nothing more than to compete for the woman’s attention.
Although Jamie was never interested in such child’s play, he was actually interested to know the identity of such a woman willing to hook up with a pervert.
When the woman met his gaze, she didn’t show any trace of fear and instead maintained eye contact for a few seconds, as if she was waiting for something.
After a few seconds, a hint of disappointment flashed in those stoic eyes before Jamie raised his hand to touch his ear to remove the mask.
The mask was removed and Charissa’s face greeted him. Jamie’s smile froze as he was puzzled. “How could it be you? Why are you with him?”
Charissa scornfully glared at him. “What relationship do I have with you? Why should I be answerable to you? You never even cared when I was stabbed by someone, and now you’re feigning concern?!”
“That’s right.” Lucas gave a gloating smile. “For someone like you who doesn’t know how to be gentlemanly, you shouldn’t prevent her from searching for her happiness. Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of Charissa.”
“You should shut up! Was I speaking to you?!” Jamie glared as the fury rose in his heart. He was ready to pick a fight, but instead suppressed his anger and faced Charissa with determination. “I won’t accept waiting at the club. We’ll have to make things clear. You don’t have to throw a tantrum by being with such a person.”
Several gangsters from the club had formed a gang because they couldn’t stand the sight of Lucas, but Charissa was now Lucas’ woman, which did not make any sense.
“Jamie Keller, I’m warning you not to poke your nose into my matters!” Lucas roared angrily. “What do you mean by ‘such a person’? What’s wrong with someone like me? Yes, I change girlfriends frequently, but I’m loyal. I only date one at a time, not like a certain someone who has a wandering eye even though he’s taken!”
Narissa’s anger almost caused her to laugh as she couldn’t resist interrupting, “Loyal, huh? Then, what you’re trying to say is that Jamie’s a puppy while you’re a rat who lives in the sewer?”
“What the f*ck are you talking about, b*tch? Do you have a death wish?!” Lucas raised his hand and was about to slap Narissa without any hesitation.
Yet, before his blow could land, he was stopped by Jamie.
Lucas frowned and tried arduously to wriggle free, but Jamie would not budge. Instead, he twisted Lucas’ bone to the point where it was almost fractured.
Jamie’s eyes turned cold thanks to their old grudge. “Potter, if I remember correctly, you still haven’t fulfilled your promise of running naked. Why don’t we make it a reality tonight?”
“What the hell?!” Lucas’ hand balled up into a fist while he tried to punch Jamie with the other hand, but he was once again prevented from doing so.
“Guys, guys, calm down!” The host of the party heard the commotion and rushed over to mediate the situation. “Show me some respect and compromise!”
Jamie was someone who had a good temper, so he immediately shook off Lucas’ hand.
However, there was a glimmer of hostility in their gaze as they looked like they were about to break out in a fight at any moment. The host was panicking as he watched Lucas and Jamie’s reactions.
After thinking for a while, the man then proposed something to divert their attention. “Well, since both of you are not convinced by my words, why don’t we equally divide the dance competition afterward? This will avoid any fights from breaking out and you can also win a dance partner each.”
“I don’t give a d*mn,” Jamie responded as he shoved both hands in his pockets. Then, he turned to the side. “It’s just another win for me.”
“Bullsh*t!” Lucas angrily pointed at Jamie and scolded, “I won a ballroom dancing competition before. Are you sure you can defeat me? In your dreams!”
“Everyone can brag, you know. We’ll only know the truth after the competition,” Narissa responded as she fanned the flames.
“We shall compete. If you lose, then we shall not talk about running naked anymore!” Lucas mentioned in an agitated tone.
“And what if we win?” Narissa asked.
“What do you want?”
After all, he had lost to her in the previous competition and was still terrified of her.
After a brief contemplation, Narissa responded with a smile, “If you lose, just dance the samba in your shorts. Then, we’ll be even with the running naked bet. Do you dare to accept this challenge?”
Lucas frowned when he heard the first half of her suggestion, but he was persuaded by her aggressive approach. And so, he added, “What’s there to be scared about? It’s a deal!”
The host then asked the usherers to escort both parties to different corners of the hall, which in turn successfully stopped the commotion once and for all.
After a while, one usherer raised their voice again, “Mr. Alexander Griffith from the Griffith Family has arrived!”
As the voice disappeared, some of the famous socialites approached the red carpet and therefore made their admiration for Alexander public.
“When the Griffith Family was at its peak, we never had the chance to see Mr. Griffith. It’s been so many years and he’s still as handsome as ever.”
“What’s the point of not being influential? Are we still short on money? For us to find a partner, we’ll need to be touched by the person. If Alexander is willing to marry me, I’m more than up for it.”
“Line up, sisters. Alexander is a stunner, but even though he’s a divorcée, it doesn’t mean any of us can marry him. We should wait for our true love quietly.”
“When did he divorce? Why wasn’t I aware of it?”
“See, this is why you should watch more news. His divorce back then was even broadcasted live because the production people forgot to edit the footage. It was all said by those in the Griffith Family.”
“If it’s true, that’s awesome. There are only a few married men who wouldn’t think of doing the deed as they are resisting it. Sooner or later, they’ll be like wilted flowers. On that ground alone, I want to give it a shot!”
After the woman said those words, she touched up on her makeup and took a glass of champagne before walking toward Alexander.
