How could she not?

He knew of her affection for him and understood her desires. All she sought was an exclusive, enduring bond.

Yet, he was unwilling to grant her that!

Just then, the music resurfaced. The elders encouraged Waylen and

Elvira to dance once more. Waylen contemplated refusing but Elvira chuckled and remarked, “Are you afraid that your girlfriend will be consumed by jealousy? Or are you unable to erase me from your memory?

Is that why you're afraid to even dance with me?"

“You're overthinking!" Waylen retorted coldly.

Once again, he placed his hand on Elvira's waist.

Elvira glided across the dance floor with grace, her eyes gleaming with ambition and possessiveness. She was an alluring sight to behold.

Yet, Waylen's thoughts wandered to Rena's waist, slender and enticing.

Every time he embraced Rena, an irresistible desire to have sex with her surged within him.

Lost in these musings, Waylen found no interest in continuing to dance.

As the music drew to a close, he longed to whisk Rena away and indulge in passionate intimacy.

However, Rena had already departed ahead of him!

She bid a polite farewell to Juliette, expressing her discomfort and kindly requested if Juliette could arrange a driver to escort her home.

Juliette felt utterly helpless!

She was well aware of her son's deplorable conduct. After so many years of separation from Elvira, why did he choose to dance with her now in front of his new girlfriend?

He seemed utterly indifferent towards his girlfriend. What on earth could he have to discuss with Elvira, who had been engaged?

Juliette couldn't simply leave, nor could she subject others to witness the unfolding drama.

Secretly, she approached Cecilia and asked her to accompany Rena to the awaiting car.

Cecilia, too, was filled with anger.

It was meant to be her birthday celebration, yet Elvira had swooped in and stole the spotlight. It was undeniably vexing