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Minnie’s hair was a tad unruly, but her fingers worked through it, smoothing it back to sleek perfection. Catching her own reflection, finally free from the mess and shining bright, Minnie flashed a self–satisfied grin and sauntered into the ballroom.
Whether it was Julia or Minnie, they were always the center of attention–unless Evangeline was around.
So when the revamped Minnie stepped in, she instantly drew many admiring looks. The crowd watched her with hopeful eyes, each man aboard the ship wondering who might win her favor.
With a casual flick of her delicate hand, she singled out the most unremarkable guy tucked away in the
corner.
Eyes from all corners of the room zeroed in on the man as he rose from his seat, his hands shaking like leaves in a storm.
Minnie, with the spotlight on her, sauntered over to him and murmured, “Hey, could you… help me out?”
Her eyes sparkled with mischief, practically casting a spell on him.
The guy, who looked like he had never been the center of attention before, was rooted to the spot and nervously mumbled, “Sure.”
“Great… follow me.” She reached out with her delicate finger, playfully catching the high collar of his shirt as the crowd watched.
They walked off, the mismatched duo disappearing from view, leaving a trail of whispers behind.
The stir Minnie caused was so big that even Caden, who had been happily blending into the crowd, took notice.
However, something did not sit right with him.
Was that not the same Minnie who was all over Walter lately? What was she doing, showing up at Walter’s birthday bash, flirting with some random guy and then whisking him away?
The more Caden thought about it, the more he was convinced Walter was heading for trouble.
“Mr. Scott, you’re a million miles away. What’s up?” Felicia, the fresh–faced model, nudged him with her wine glass, her voice dripping with sweetness.
Yes, she had set her sights on Walter at first, but he was as romantic as a brick wall. Caden, on the other hand, was twice as charming without even trying. So she switched gears, laying on the charm thick with
Caden.
“It’s nothing,” Caden replied, taking a sip of his wine and giving her a gentle word. “I’ve got to duck out for a bit later, just hang tight and have fun, okay?”
He might not have known the full story between Walter and Minnie, but there was no way he would just stand by when a friend was in trouble.
What he did not realize was that Minnie, who seemed charming and gentle as she left the dance hall with a man, suddenly turned ice–cold.
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Chapter 473
“Sir, I need your phone.”
The man was taken aback by her sudden shift, but his deep–seated timidity made him comply and hand over his phone.
Minnie was pleased with the unlocked phone she held. She glanced up and asked, “Got a pen?”
The man was thrown off by her abrupt question. “Yes, right here,” he said, fumbling for a black pen from his pocket.
Minnie snatched the pen, grabbed his hand, and scribbled down a phone number.
“I’m keeping the phone. Call this number to sort out compensation.”
She let go of the pen without a care if he caught it and strode off toward the far end of the deck.
