Chapter 43 Sudden Attack

• Dante’s eyes were filled with gentle amusement as he watched her, as if there was a secret shared between them. This sense of covert understanding was exhilarating, and his gaze involuntarily followed her every movement.
• The hidden rules and exchanges of power and favors surrounding the beauty pageant were particularly evident at this opening reception. Most of the contestants directed their attention toward the rarely seen Mr. Cross. Some offered snacks or water, while others intentionally acted coquettishly.
• In any case, the density of beauties around Alexander was unmatched, naturally drawing more wealthy individuals to his side. Where wealth gathered, so did beauty; and where Alexander was, both wealth and beauty thrived.