All too late for his love
Chapter 82

Chapter 82

Willow's eyes were particularly striking. They were somewhat enigmatic and exquisite. Her eyes spoke volumes, exuding an irresistible charm.

One glance into them was enough for any became entranced.

man to imagine the beauty hidden beneath her sheer veil. Seeing those tantalizing outlines, countless men

"Wow, she's so beautiful!" Thane, sitting beside Zayn, couldn't help but exclaim.

He nudged the icy Zayn who was next to him. In rudimentary Marleyan, Thane said in excitement, "Zayn, Marleyan girls are truly exquisite! She's bewitching!"

Zayn gave a vague hum in response, not even bothering to lift his head. He loathed places like this, for they were filled with debauchery.

His friend, Thane, had come to Marley from abroad to visit him. The Rumpus Club was well-known for its reputation. If it weren't for Thane's insistence, he would never have set foot in a place like this. Thane remained captivated by Willow on stage despite Zayn's plain disinterest. He continued to stare at her, undeterred.

The music began. It was a classical piece tinged with romantic allure. Willow listened to the enthusiastic cheers echoing from the audience below. She felt an overwhelming sense of distaste. But for the sake of earning money, no matter how much she despised this wretched place, she knew she had to dance.

As her flowing sleeves billowed, Willow's elegance and grace were unmatched. Leaping and twirling, her delicate frame moved with fluidity. Each graceful gesture was exquisitely performed Willow's petite and delicate mouth complemented her classical beauty. Dressed in vintage clothing, she exuded an indescribable allure.

As her limbs moved in sync with the music, the rubles adorning her ankles accentuated her porcelain skin. Before the audience's eyes, she vibrated with an irresistible temptation.

Thane couldn't tear his gaze away from Willow's slender waist and her flawless, ivory feet. Like the other men in the audience, he held his breath, afraid to disrupt the divine vision before them. The silence was unnaturally still. Zayn recalled how the men in the audience had been loud and rowdy during the previous auctions. But the vast club was now eerily quiet.

Could it be that the woman on stage was too ugly? She must have scared these superficial men into silence. The more Zayn thought about it, the more convinced he became that this was the reason He scoffed under his breath. Nowadays, people loved spending money to torment themselves!

By his side, Thane, was one such masochistic man. He was so eager to declare his determination to bid on the first dance with a Marleyan girl tonight. Zayn wondered if Thane could handle this hideous woman. With that thought in mind, Zayn couldn't help but glance over at Thane Thane indeed had a stupefied look. But Zayn observed that this dazed expression was not out of fear, but rather entrancement

Seeing that the ever-icy Zayn had

finally noticed him, Thane grew even more exdited.

He grabbed Zayn's arm, pointing at the stage in glee. "Zayn, what's that Marleyan poem that goes something like.noh, yes. "Graceful as a swan, agile as a soaring phoenix!' I may have found my Venus!

"Zayn, look at her. Oh my God, she's so beautiful!"

Following Thane's gaze, Zayn looked

up toward the stage, his interest

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piqued. That one glance left him 1. o

unable to tear his eyes away. He was

so infuriated that he was unable to

look away.

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