Chapter 284: Like a Dazzling Star
With a soft and gentle voice, he asked very seriously, โDaddy, youโre obviously very handsome. Mommy would surely fall head over heels for you. Why would you want to wear this ugly mask?โ
The masked man pinched Dodoโs little face. โChildren shouldnโt have too many questions!โ
Next, he gave Plumpy a call. Upon learning that Raylee really attended the Goodridge familyโs charity sale as someone elseโs companion, he couldnโt maintain his composure for a second longer. It felt as if his wife was about to be stolen away from him. Without further delay, he prepared the car and set off.
At the venue of the charity sale, after finding Raylee, Halston clung to her like a relentless nuisance, showering her with attention and care.
โRayโRay, these cookies are quite good, let me feed you some.โ
โNo, thanks!โ
โRayโRay, these gummies are really tasty. Let me get you one.โ
โNo, thanks.โ
โDo you drink? I can have the bartender mix you a drink right now.โ
โNo, thanks.โ
Each refusal was met with even more ardent persistence. Halston felt he had truly lost his mind. Whenever he was around Raylee, he felt an inexhaustible surge of energy coursing through him. The more she rejected him, the more he found himself drawn to her. He too had embarked on the thankless journey of unrequited love, and there was no turning back.
Casimir was also invited, and upon entering the banquet hall, his eyes immediately caught sight of the most stunning presence in the roomโRaylee. Upon seeing Raylee, who was beautifully clad in a strapless long dress, looking like a fairy from paradise, he was completely spellbound. He had thought she was stunning back when he saw her on campus, but she was simply breathtaking now, so much so that he couldnโt take his eyes off her. This made his heart pound uncontrollably, a rhythm that never seemed to cease. He couldnโt help but walk over to her, exclaiming, โRayโRay, you look exceptionally beautiful tonight!โ
Halston, like a guardian angel, positioned himself in front of Raylee and said sarcastically, โBother your fiancรฉe instead, thank you!โ
Ever since he found out that Casimir was Rayleeโs ex-fiancรฉ, he had considered Casimir his main romantic rival. Despite him previously always addressing Casimir respectfully, he now treated Casimir with disdain. Sudden desolation washed over Casimirโs face, and his words were laced with hostility as he said, โHalston, youโre always hovering around RayโRay like a pesky fly regardless of whether she likes it or not. Youโre constantly trying to win her over. Donโt you think youโre being pathetic?โ
โNo, no, no! Iโm not a fly; Iโm RayโRayโs date. In other words, RayโRay is also my date tonight. However, you, the ex-fiancรฉ, are truly nothing more than a pest. Despite being Waverlyโs fiancรฉe, you still have the audacity to flirt with RayโRay. Youโre the one whoโs truly disgraceful!โ Halston vehemently protested while waving his index finger.
Casimir couldnโt help but retort in anger, โWho the hell are you calling a pest? Who are you calling disgraceful?โ
โWhoever responds to my words, thatโs who!โ Halston huffed.
The two of them spoke with an air of confrontation, their words like hidden missiles ready to launch. They exuded an arrogant and aggressive aura, as if they were ready to draw their bows and unsheathe their swords. It seemed as though they were on the brink of exploding at any second.
โCasimir, youโve arrived!โ
The gentle voice of Waverly drifted over from not too far away. She then quickly jogged over as if even a secondโs delay would result in Raylee snatching Casimir away. Her arrival served as a pacifier, diffusing the imminent conflict brewing between the two men. Deep down inside, however, Waverly was already on the edge of losing her temper.
Tonight, Raylee was beyond the realms of pretty or beautiful. Despite her simply standing there without uttering a single word, she still shone like a dazzling star. Even if Waverly had hired an internationally renowned makeup artist to style her that evening and looked quite attractive, she was still completely overshadowed when she stood next to Raylee. Like the green leaves that highlighted the vibrant flowers in a garden, she had lost her sparkle. Even so, she couldnโt let this dishearten her. Tonight, she was the star of the show, so she absolutely couldnโt afford to lose. Hence, Waverly consistently maintained her gracious smile to boost her aura and presence.
She held Casimirโs hand, leaning affectionately on his shoulder, using this intimate gesture to turn the tables. Then, she deliberately flaunted their love by saying, โCasimir, Iโve been waiting for you so anxiously! Finally, after wishing upon the stars and the moon, my wait for you has ended! You said youโd be my biggest seller tonight, so you mustnโt go back on your word now, okay? Youโre so wonderful, Casimir. I really love you!โ
All cutesy was enough to make Raylee feel so nauseous that she nearly threw up last nightโs dinner. Those who flaunt their love often break up very soon.