For the occasion, Bennett and Claudia had to play the roles of a couple deeply in love.

Observing Claudia approach him suddenly, Bennett instinctively tightened his grip on her waist, cautiously pulling her closer, allaying his own apprehensions.

The woman's body exuded a vibrant sweet scent of flowers that tantalizingly reached his nostrils, almost as if it were seducing him.

Unaware of this, she balanced on her tiptoes and inched closer to him.

As her lips parted, her warm breath caressed his face. Bennett leaned down, planting a fleeting kiss on her forehead, Locking eyes with her to say, “Just ensure you never forget."

The gentleness of that kiss was similar to a feather’s touch across her soul. Claudia's heart fluttered momentarily before the sensation vanished.

Did Bennett kiss her?

Did he kiss her In front of everyone?

It was a mere peck on the forehead, but with so many eyes on them? Claudia's thoughts felt like they were enveloped in a cloud-soft yet overwhelming.

She met his dark gaze and murmured, "I won't forget."

Being Zaria's special guest was enough to make heads turn to Claudia; and Bennett, who was a sight to behold himself, was now also at her side.

The moment the two stepped into the hall, they attracted attention. The intimate hushed exchange from earlier also didn't go unnoticed.

Whispers began to circulate in the crowd about them, with more and more eyes deliberately stealing glances at the two of them.

Claudia's face grew warmer and warmer. However, in order to keep her promise to Bennett, she bravely took a step closer to the man. Now they were standing so close, almost Leaning into each other

Through the thin fabric of their clothes, Claudia could feel the heat radiating from his body.

Strangely, she felt a warmth spreading within her as well. "It's getting a bit warm."

Bennett glanced at her.

“Really?”

With a pang of guilt, she averted her gaze, only to spot an acquaintance.

“Hey, your friend is here too!

Bennett followed her line of sight, making direct eye contact with Breck. He replied nonchalantly, “Yes.”

It didn't concern him much.

Claudia assumed Bennett would at least greet his friend to dispel the awkward undertones, but he showed no intention of leaving after his acknowledgment .

Awkwardly, she asked, “Aren't you going to say hi?"