Chapter 5 Stunning the Crowd In the hall Cecilia phone rang .
She saw the caller ID and answered , Hey , Serdhina .
Hey , theres a Charity Banquet tomorrow .
Are you going ? Seraphin asked .
I forgot to ask earlier .
Cecilla paused , thinking back to the past .
Tomorrow night was the annual Charity Banquet in Serenovia City , where all the big shots would be .
Back in the day , she never went to these events , and Dominic never invited her to any social gatherings .
She used to think Dominic was being considerate , but now she knew was just part of his plan to keep her out of the loop and powerless when she had nothing left .
Ill go , Cecilia replied .
I was just asking casually , Seraphina said , surprised .
She loved attending events and hoped someone would join her , but she wasnt holding her breath for Cecilia to say yes .
Lets go pick out dresses together tomorrow , Cecilia suggested .
Youre not joking , right ? Seraphina was still a bit skeptical .
See you tomorrow , Cecilia said , ending the call .
Theodore overheard and was surprised .
Cecilla , youre going to the charity banquet tomorrow ? I thought you didnt like these social events .
Cecilia felt that in her previous life , she had devoted all her energy to one man and never did anything for her family , which ultimately led to their downfall .
She suddenly promised , Dad , from now on , I will protect our Lockhart family .
I will assist you in running the Lockhart Group .
No one can take it from us , not Vincent or anyone else ! Theodore looked at Cecilia with newfound respect .
In the past , he had considered lettin letting her take on the family business , but he never forced her .
He knew her heart was set on Dominic , so he thought that after marriage , he would hand over the Lockhart Group to Dominic to manage .
But it was better for Cecilia to take over herself .
Theodore couldnt help but feel delighted .
Alright , I believe in you ! Cecilia smiled .
In this life , she would never be naive enough to give everything away to Dominic again ! The Next Day .
In the afternoon .
Cecilia and Seraphina went to the Luxury Gown District to pick out custom made evening gowns .
They changed and then sat together to do their hair and makeup .
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Are you back to normal ? SHtkphia asked terilis , Cecila was stunned by the question , What do you mean by normai .
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Cecilias face changed slightly , stopping her .
Seraphina looked at Cecilia and muttered softly , I dont even know that you see in him ! She was , of course , referring to Alaric .
I heard Dashiell Rainier is coming back , Cecilia changed the subject genuinely afraid that Seraphina would speak without thinking This was a high end gown district , frequented by the top tier of society .
If someone with ill intentions overheard and spread the word , all her plans would be ruined ..
What does his return have to do with me ? Seraphina said indifferently .
Isnt he doing well abroad ? Why is he coming back ? Seraphinas tone was not pleasant .
I thought he would come back after graduating from college , Cecil said evasively .
Hed better not come back , Seraphina said with a look of disdain .
Cecilia had some words on the tip of her tongue but decided not to say them .
It took an afternoon to finally dress up .
Cecilia stood up , only to hear Seraphina suddenly scream .
It was deafening ! Cecilia ! Whenever Seraphina got excited , she would repeat her name , Can you not be so beautiful ? Cecilia was speechless at Seraphina .
Every time you look you look better than I can manag manage ! Seraphina complained .
Lets go , Cecilia said , not bothering to respond .
Seraphina wasnt actually ugly ; it was just that being around Cecilia all the time made her appear less remarkable .
As for Cecilia , she was truly gorgeous .
Its hard to describe her features with words ; each one was beautiful and together , they formed perfection .
wanted to marry Cecilia ! la City v Its no rumor that every man in Serenovia And the reason they wanted to marry her wasnt she was exceptionally talented , but because she was exceptionally beautiful .
On the way , Seraphina kept praising Cecilias looks , and the two of them arrived at their destination together .
2/4 Chapter 5 Stunning the Crowd The doorman rekrei Cecilia took a deep breath .
She hadnt attended such an event in a long ng time and was inevitali She maintained her best posture , extending her slender leg out of the car and slowly stepping onto the ground .
In that instant , countless flashbulbs went off , leaving the reporters and media nuts almost stunned .
Ms.
Cecilia Lockhart of the Lockhart family ! The stunningly beautif Cecilia , who never attended banquets , made her grand entrance into the hall .
All eyes were on Cecilia .
She wore a silver , long tailed , tight fitting gown that perfectly showcased her delicate figure .
Under the dazzling lights , the dress .
sparkled like stars , complementing her flawless face and fair , delicate skin .
She looked like an elf who had mistakenly descended to the mortal realm , stunningly beautiful ! Cecilia .
Dominic quickly walked up to her .
He was clearly a bit angry , but he was trying hard to hide it .
Why are you here ? I thought you didnt like these social events ? Dominic asked her .
I just suddenly felt that I couldnt stay at home all the time , Cecilia replied coldly , trying hard not to think about the scene where he had stabbed her .
At that moment , her eyes shifted slightly , looking at Dominics arm , which was being held by his usual female companion , Eloise Thorne , one of Dominics sexual partners .
In her previous life , she had believed they were just in a simple superior subordinate relationship.

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Ms.
Lockhart , Elaise greeted respectfully .
Dominic had often whispered in my ear about you , Ms.
Thorne , and he spoke highly of your abilities , saying you were extremely measured in your actions , Cecilia said with a smile .
To be appreciated by Mr.
Kingsley is my honor , Eloise responded gracefully , her words humble and appropriate .
But t in her heart , she was full of disdain for Cecilia .
Would Cecilia be furious if she knew that Dominic had complimented her on her bedside manner ? In Eloises mind , Cecilia was a fool , someone she never took seriously .
At this moment , Eloise was just putting on a show , Its just that I dont know if youre holding my fiancé in such an unruly manner , Ms.
Thorne , whether its a work necessity or something else ? Cecilias tone was cold .