Lock You In My Heart novel Chapter 245

Chapter 245 Choosing Dancing Partner

At six o’clock, the party officially began. First, Kylo gave an opening speech.

“Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend my birthday party today. Please enjoy it and make yourself comfortable. Let your hair down and have fun!” Kylo exclaimed with a bright smil on his face.

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The main purpose of Kilo’s birthday party was to give everyone a great joyful evening, without any les restricting the guests.

“Okay, it’s time to party! Let’s dance,” Kylo said excitedly, and the music blared from the speakers.

This signaled the start of the annual birthday party = Kylo always gave a speech first, followed by the opening dance.

“I have a special idea to do something

different this year.” Kylo was a really fun person, who always liked to do what he wanted.

Everyone leaned forward as they looked at him expectantly – they were all waiting with bated breath for his idea.

“I won’t participate in the opening dance, this year. I want to give the chance to my favorite eldest grandson, the young master of the Carter family – Lance!” Kylo announced happily. After Mrs. Carter’s death, Kylo woda always dance with his daughter alhe birthday party. But this year, 1 giving the opportunity to his grand on, Lance, was a gesture beyond what the mere opening dance would mean. The meaning behind it was clear to all.

Half of the people in the crowd were surprised by it, but the other half had expected it.

As the eldest grandson of the Carter family and the successor of the Carter Group. Lance was now the leading male person in the family. As a young, eligible bachelor, it was his time to get married.

It now made sense that although it was

Kylo’s birthday party. it was the perfect opportunity to select a suitable partner for Lance. It was a matchmaking party! Only for the parents who had daughters of a manageable age, of course.

Lance was the young master of the big Carter family. who were not the wealthiest, but were immensely popular and highly-respected in Antawood. It was very honorable to marry into the Carter family, and the girl was sull-to lead a comfortable and rich life

More importantly, Lance Oas very handsome

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He was powerful, with charming looks, making him a highl-sought after boy.

Hence, many gills grabbed their chance and took the initiative to stand up and come to the limelight as soon as Kylo made his announcement. Some came forward of their own accord and others who were unwilling were pushed by their parents. The elders automatically took a step back

And just like that, the opening dance turned into a matchmaking ceremony, or

rather, a concubine ceremony, as though he would many who he chose tonight.

Moreover, Lance didn’t have any female companions tonight, so the position was open to all. They stood excitedly as they anticipated being picked.

All the girls were shy but they didn’t want to lose to any of the other eligible women. Everyone wanted to be the most beautiful lady, and they instantly fell for Lance, at first sight.

The only regrets they had were that they did not dress sexily enough – if only they had known tonight would be a matchmaking event for Dance, they would’ve worked hardeblo look more attractive!

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“Grandpa, I don’t Nink it’s a good idea … I don’t have a partner.” Lance couldn’t bear the sudden pressure of the situation

He didn’t have a dancing partner, so he hadn‘t planned on dancing at all. He also ruled Gabrielle out because she didn’t like dancing, more so in front of so many people.

In fact, Gabrielle had never danced in

front of him before, so Lance was not sure whether she knew how to dance on not.

Now his grandfather suddenly thrust such a big task onto him – this turned out to be a major problem for Lance.

“I know you didn’t have a partner, so I decided to give you this opportunity. so you can choose one for yourself. See? Look at all the girls who want to be you partner – they all seem to stand a especially the women in the front ow, who are quite excellent. You can choose and invite anyone you like.”

K was in a very cheery mood as he glanced at the TOWs of girls waiting to becked.

Sure enough, his Lapu was very popular.

All he needed o was say one word and many pretty girls followed suit. Lance had always said he was too busy to find a girlfriend, and Kylo had been impatient to have a grandson, an heir, so he used this grand birthday party as an excuse to find him a girlfriend.

Lance knew what was on Kylo’s mind, and he thought it was a major blow. He was infuriated that he didn’t have a choice in the situation, or even a chance

to escape!

Now that Kylo had announced it to everyone 50 publicly, he was in a dilemma; he couldn’t worm his way out of this. His only option was to dance.

Lance glanced at the rows of the girls who were waiting to be picked, until his eyes fell upon Gabrielle, who was sitting with Miley.

Gabrielle had not seemed to be interested in this turn of events.nere Lance was appointed to do the opening dance. She sat by Miley fili, ly, serving her with tea and fruit. SV “Gabrielle, your cršin is really handsome. I think many girls admire him.” Miley glance at the dancing pool and shared Set Might-hearted gossip.

Gabrielle was amused by Miley. She peeled an orange for her and tried one piece, before deeming it sweet enough and handing it to her. “Here, Grandma, this sweet orange is for you. And yes, my cousin is excellent. He has been doing well since he was a child and as you can see, he is very good-looking. He is quite the popular choice among girls, night from his childhood.

Gabrielle reminisced on Lance’s consistently impressive record all his life. He was great throughout primary and middle school, which added to his popularity and excellence as a junior.

Miley took the orange from Gabrielle and bit into it. “It’s very sweet – because it’s peeled by you, Gabrielle.”

“I’m glad you like it. I’ll peel a sweeter one for you later.” Gabrielle was vec happy to sit by Miley and accompaper; she was not in the mood to Vance anyway. More importantly, she was not very good at ballroom dancing. She didn’t want to humiliateNierself if she ended up making a foodout of herself. “I wonder which ly your cousin will choose tonighoiley was such a gossip!

“Grandpa suddenly sprang this on him, plus there are so many young and pretty ladies here. I don’t think he’s the type of person to pick one and offend the others. He probably would pick his cousin sister or something. Grandpa didn’t tell him to choose a lady, did he?” Gabrielle said, knowing Lance well.

“Gabrielle, I think maybe he will pick you, as you’re his cousin sister?” Miley

suggested. Lance began to stride towards them, turning all the heads of those present as he walked Miley’s words seemed to come from a knowing place, because why else would Lance walk towards them? People around them were all elders – Gabrielle was the only young person there. Who else would he come to?’

Gabrielle raised her head and looked in his direction. As expected, Lance, dress in a black suit, was walking towards His eyes met hers as he smiled at he

Damn it!

Really? Is Lance trying Nuse me as a shield or an excuse ton pick any of the others?’

After Mindy had changed out of her dress, she and Cherie had stood close to Lance, waiting to get picked.

Cherie had been really looking forward to this moment. When she found out that Lance was propped up as the center of attention for today’s opening dance, she was sure she would be picked as his dancing partner. She wanted to feel like the princess of the ball! She was sure

Lance would pick her – they had, after all, grown up together and were quite familiar with each other. Who else would he pick?

But Cherie’s heart began to tug and a lump formed in her throat when she saw Lance walk slowly towards Gabrielle.