Chapter 294
It was clear that Natasha did not want Finley touching her, but he basked in the attention, beaming as he said, “Madam, you’ve heard everyone’s requests. Since they all want to see us dance, how can you refuse?”
Natasha frowned slightly. Finley was annoying as a persistent pest, but she worried that refusing him outright in front of everyone might cause a scene.
Just then, a female voice cut through the tension. “If Madam Vostokoff doesn’t want to dance with Mr. Moore, shouldn’t a true gentleman step back rather than put her in an awkward position?”
“Who do you think you are to meddle in my affairs?” Finley turned with displeasure.
Aspen smiled, looking sharp in her tailored suit. “Mr. Moore, you seem quite temperamental. I’m Aspen from the Bridgefields‘ Stevens family,
Finley nodded thoughtfully and said, “Ah, Ms. Stevens. Don’t tell me you’re also vying to be Madam Vostokoff’s dance partner?
“And why not?” Aspen lifted her chin proudly. “Who says Madam Vostokoff’s partner has to be male? In my eyes, we women are every bit as capable as men.”
Finley laughed. “I like a feisty woman. Anyway, if you want to dance with Madam Vostokoff, I’ll graciously step aside. Though such a beauty shouldn’t always dress like a man–perhaps we could get to know each other better sometime?”
“Sure, I’ll treat you to dinner someday,” Aspen replied with a smile.
Finley returned to Yvonne’s side, wrapping an arm around her waist. “Did you miss me? Couldn’t wait any longer?”
“You’re such a player!” Yvonne pinched him hard as they began dancing.
She purred, “First, you get me hot and bothered, then you go after Madam Vostokoff. And now that Aspen girl. Have you set your sights on her too?”
Finley chuckled in her ear as they danced,
She’s quite famous. I was just doing her a favor. But don’t worry. I’ll have her in my bed soon enough.”
as just doing hepen is from the Bridgefields‘ Stevens family.
‘Aspen’s neither here nor there. You sure have strange tastes,” Yvonne commented disapprovingly.
Finley boasted. “These tomboys are the hardest to get. But once you have them, the conquest is incredibly satisfying.”
Meanwhile, Aspen confidently approached Natasha, “Madam, may I have the honor of your first dance?”
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Chapter 294
“They say you prefer swords to dresses. I see it’s true,” Natasha remarked, looking Aspen over.
“I simply want to prove that women can do anything men can,” Aspen declared proudly. “And often, we can do things even they can’t.”
Natasha chuckled and replied, “Well said, but I’m afraid I don’t dance with women.“‘
Aspen’s smile froze. “But you even refused Finley, Is there actually a man here who catches. your eye?”
Natasha’s beautiful eyes scanned the crowd before settling on Andrew. “Of course–that gentleman over there is exactly who I want as my partner.”
“Besides Finley, the men here are either too old or too weak,” Aspen said, following Natasha’s gaze. “Wait–you want Dylan as your partner?”
Natasha laughed softly. “Dylan is too rough around the edges and quite ordinary–looking. I’m interested in the man beside him. Don’t you think he’s quite handsome and captivating?”
Aspen’s face fell as realization dawned on her. “Madam, surely you don’t mean Andrew?
