“This is truly a delightful evening. Miss Selena has agreed to dance and talk with me,” Axel said, bowing his head slightly, his smile utterly charming.

Lena gave a faint smile. “Oh, really? Are you that happy to dance with a simple woman like me, Mr. River?”

“Of course,” Axel answered quickly, his eyes glimmering with curiosity. “Miss Selena… may I get to know you better?”

For a moment, Lena fell silent. She slowly sipped the remaining champagne in her glass. What a ...