Chapter 99 Antonio, You Shameless
Antonio's face went dark as soon as he remembered what went down when he walked in tonight.
That kid had run into him!
He shot a hard look at Alex, who was grinning like a Cheshire cat. Antonio sneered, "He looks all classy, but he's a sneaky little devil."
Alex had planned it all, getting some kid to swap his wristband. Damn it!
Sarah was his wife. Anyone else trying to dance with her was asking for trouble in this town!
With his plan messed up, Antonio was seriously pissed and stepped up to do something about it.
Right then, Philip gave Lisa a nod, and her eyes lit up. She strutted over in her high heels, blocking Antonio. "Antonio, Grandpa wants me to have the first dance with you."
She dropped Philip's name this time. Antonio's eyes narrowed, and his lips thinned out.
Seeing Antonio didn't say no, Lisa's eyes sparkled with pride. She lifted her chin and headed to the dance floor like she owned the place.
Sarah saw Antonio with Lisa, her delicate brows knitting together, feeling a wave of annoyance.
Alex caught Sarah's look, his eyes darkening for a sec before he flashed a gentle smile. "Sarah, wanna be my dance partner?"
Sarah pulled her gaze away, looked at Alex's outstretched hand, and placed hers in his without a second thought. "Sure."
The guests saw this and started grinning, making way and forming a circle.
"This is getting juicy!"
"Mrs. Valencia dancing with another guy? Perfect chance for Lisa!"
"Who's really messing things up? Still not clear."
"Yeah, didn't you see even Philip's backing Lisa?"
Everyone was chatting, but no one joined the dance. The big dance floor turned into a stage for just four people.
The band kicked in, and the lights dimmed, leaving a spotlight on the dance floor, making the two couples stand out.
Antonio's face was stone-cold, his eyes icy. His black velvet suit looked even darker and richer under the spotlight, like some god had just dropped in.
Lisa was stunning, outshining the other ladies. Her bright red dress was bold but lacked some grace, making her pale next to Sarah.
Sarah's face was serious, looking all noble and cool. Her dress flowed with her movements, as smooth as water, making her breathtakingly beautiful.
In the shadows, Ethan watched Sarah, his big eyes shining bright.
Sarah was the most beautiful in the room, like a princess!
Alex was super handsome too, like a prince!
Not content with just watching, Ethan raised his phone to secretly snap this beautiful moment.
In the center of the dance floor, Alex gently held Sarah's hand with one hand and lightly placed the other on her slim waist, moving like a total gentleman.
His gaze locked on Sarah's stunning face, his eyes full of open admiration and tenderness. "You look amazing tonight."
Sarah didn't expect that. She shyly pressed her lips together. "Thanks."
Seeing Sarah's cheeks turn pink, Alex's grin got even wider.
He leaned in a bit, closing the gap between them.
"Today's surprises just keep coming! Is this fate playing its hand? "
Sarah caught his drift. Their numbers were just too coincidental.
She blinked and looked down, not sure what to say.
Antonio saw the whole thing.
His eyes never left Sarah. Watching her and Alex get closer, he felt a tightness in his chest.
Alex's obvious admiration just fueled his anger further, while Sarah's blushing and shy look drove him crazy!
Antonio thought, 'Seriously? Does he think I don't exist?'
Lisa, of course, noticed Antonio's focus on Sarah. Not happy about it, she gritted her teeth and leaned into Antonio. "Antonio, I'm so glad you agreed to dance with me. I..."
Right then, the music hit its peak. Before Lisa could finish, Antonio stepped back, using the spin to push Lisa towards Alex.
"Partner swap," Antonio's deep voice cut through, and he smoothly wrapped an arm around Sarah's waist, pulling her close and stepping away from Alex and Lisa.
No one saw that coming. Everyone looked shocked. But Antonio? He had a satisfied smirk on his face.
Sarah, caught off guard, tried to pull away but couldn't break free.
With all eyes on her, she knew she had to play along, even if she didn't want to.
Lisa, on the other hand, didn't expect to be tossed aside and ended up twisting her ankle!
Alex, being the gentleman he was, steadied her but quickly backed off from her overpowering perfume. He let go and stepped back.
He knew how much Lisa had hurt Sarah in the past. If it weren't for the public setting, he wouldn't have given her the time of day.
Dancing with her? No way!
Alex gave Sarah a long look, shook his head, and left the dance floor.
Lisa could only grit her teeth and leave, shooting daggers at the pair on the dance floor.
Now, it was just Antonio and Sarah left. From a distance, they looked perfectly in sync, but Sarah was fuming inside!
She felt like a puppet, being controlled by Antonio, forced to follow his lead.
Seeing Alex leave, Sarah felt a pang of guilt.
And that look? It was like a knife to Antonio!
His eyes narrowed, lips pressed tight. Sarah was with him, yet she dared to look at another guy!
Antonio tightened his grip, spinning Sarah around with the music. Her dress flared out beautifully.
Then he placed his hand on her waist, leaning in.
Sarah, caught off guard, leaned back to avoid him, but she underestimated Antonio's boldness!
He leaned in closer, their noses almost touching.
Sarah's eyelashes fluttered, her breath catching.