Chapter 34 Sham Marriage

"Cecilia, don't you dislike nightclubs?" Dominic asked.
Cecilia smiled. "I just haven't been to one yet, and I wanted to experience it before getting married."
Dominic immediately showed a doting expression. "Then I'll accompany you."
Seraphina found it disgusting.
She turned to Alaric and Cassius. "Go to the Astralium Empire, your place, you won't miss it, right?"
"I'm fine with it," Alaric said indifferently.
Seraphina glanced at Cassius.
"I'll go with Alaric, of course."
"Someone who doesn't know might think you two are having an affair." Seraphina blurted out.
Cassius shrugged. "I'm only interested in women."
"So, is Mr. Whitaker the bottom?" Seraphina laughed exaggeratedly.
Alaric glanced at Seraphina.
It seemed like he couldn't be bothered to argue with Seraphina.
It had to be said that wherever Seraphina was, there was indeed a lot of joy.
"So, Isadora and Juliana, come along too," Seraphina casually called out.
Cecilia felt that leaving the organization of nightclub outings to Seraphina was the right choice.
She might not be good at many aspects, but her organizational skills were top-notch.
Isadora and Juliana exchanged glances.
"I need to ask my dad. Our family rules are strict," Isadora said, portraying herself as a lady.
Seraphina felt utter disdain.
She knew exactly what kind of person Isadora was.
Isadora wanted every man in the world to like her, even more so than Penelope, which was nauseating.
At least Penelope only liked Dashiell.
"I'll go with my sister. If she goes, I go; if she doesn't, I don't," Juliana expressed her opinion.
To outsiders, it seemed like the two sisters had an incredibly close bond.
"Then go ask your parents. And Andrew, ask if he wants to come too. Don't say I didn't invite him," Seraphina reminded.
"Okay," Isadora said.
Isadora then left with Juliana.
There was really no need to worry; Isadora would definitely go.
However.
Cecilia looked around and spotted Dashiell not far away.
"Dashiell," Cecilia called out to him.
Dashiell walked over with a drink in hand.
It seemed like he had just noticed the crowd.
"What's up?" Dashiell asked Cecilia.
Cecilia said, "Seraphina is inviting us to a nightclub later. Will you come along?"
Dashiell seemed to glance at Seraphina.
At that moment, Seraphina was holding Sebastian's arm, pretending not to see Dashiell.
"Everyone will be going," Cecilia said, "You've just returned; you should get to know your Serenovia City buddies."
"Okay," Dashiell agreed.
He was very compliant.
Since childhood, Dashiell had always been accommodating to Seraphina, never refusing any of her requests.
Having experienced the brutal past life.
She truly knew how good of a man Dashiell was!
Why did Seraphina abandon him?
"Juliana and I can go now. I just got permission from my dad," Isadora approached, whispering, "My brother said he has something to do tonight, so he won't join us; let's have fun on our own."
"In that case, let's keep an eye on the time and head out," Seraphina arranged directly, "Cassius, arrange a luxurious private room for us."
"Sure," Cassius agreed readily.
Those who didn't know might assume that Seraphina and Cassius had a good relationship.
In reality, they simply knew each other from the same circle but had never truly interacted.
Seraphina was just good at socializing, and no one would object to Seraphina's arrangements.
Once everything was set up.
Cecilia informed her parents, and then they headed to The Astralium Empire.
The environment inside The Astralium Empire still made Cecilia uncomfortable.
She endured it and entered the luxurious private room.
Seraphina arrived a bit earlier and had already started shouting into the microphone.
She was a decent singer.
In any case, she knew how to liven up the atmosphere.
As soon as everyone entered, they were infected by Seraphina's energy, and naturally, the awkwardness dissipated.
Even though many of the people there weren't very familiar with each other.
After Seraphina finished singing, she had everyone raise their glasses. "Let's have some drinks to liven up the mood, and the theme is 'Youth is Wonderful'."
Cecilia couldn't help but smile.
It was true.
Youth is wonderful.
She suddenly felt ten years younger.
In these ten years, she could do many things she hadn't done in her previous life.
"Cheers," Seraphina shouted.
Everyone raised their glasses and started drinking.
After the drinks, Seraphina picked some songs.
Cassius also selected a few.
They bantered, "Cassius, you're always at nightclubs; haven't you had enough?"
"As if you don't come often," Cassius retorted.
"This is your place; can't you be a bit more accommodating to me?"
"Isn't this party organized by you? I'm just providing the venue; you're the leader here."
"So you have no gentlemanly manners at all."
"I do," Cassius said, "My gentlemanly manners are reserved for my friend Alaric."
"I knew you two were having an affair," Seraphina said with a knowing look.
Cassius couldn't be bothered to explain. He said, "Alright, let's pick a song and sing together."
"That works. What should we sing?" Seraphina asked.
"Endless Love 2."
"Do you have a crush on me?" Seraphina said to Cassius without thinking.
Cassius gave Seraphina a look. "Don't you know that couples who sing this song will break up?"
"Really?" Seraphina expressed doubt. "Well, as long as you don't have a crush on me, I have a boyfriend now."
Cassius smirked sarcastically.
At that moment, he glanced at the quiet Dashiell nearby.
Dashiell also noticed Cassius's gaze and looked over.
Then, surprisingly, he made eye contact with Seraphina.
Seraphina immediately shifted her gaze.
Just then, the intro to "Endless Love 2" began playing.
Seraphina and Cassius stopped bickering and started singing emotionally.
In the private room, the others began chatting with each other.
No matter the relationship, it was a social occasion where everyone had to put on a facade.
"Mr. Whitaker, we've shared some similar experiences. It's the first time in many years that two people from Serenovia City have topped the Forbes list together, just the two of us; let's celebrate, cheers." Dominic raised his glass proactively.
In front of others, he maintained a humble and gentlemanly image.
Alaric didn't refuse either. He picked up his glass and suddenly looked at Cecilia. "Isn't your fiancée joining us for a drink?"
Usually, it was "Ms. Lockhart," but suddenly saying "fiancée," Alaric's tone felt unkind.
Cecilia instantly remembered the kiss she shared with Dominic in her backyard.
Why was she feeling guilty about it?
It was just a fake marriage in formality!
Deserted Wife Strikes Back
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