Chapter 48

Charles thought, "Who is this beauty? She's gorgeous! I have to ask my friends to watch her dance. I want to pursue her!"

He stumbled into Samuel's private room, exclaiming, "Oh my god!" Everyone glared at him. "Why are you so clumsy?" Samuel asked, "Charles, what happened?" Samuel wanted to leave.

But Charles ignored them, yelling excitedly, "A woman is dancing downstairs! She's stunning, and I'm going after her. You guys have to see this!" He'd never seen such a beautiful woman; he considered her extraordinary.

His friends were used to his womanizing, so they rolled their eyes. "Is there any woman you don't find attractive?"

Unfazed by their teasing, the sparkle in Charles's eyes remained. "Quit stalling! I promise you've never seen such an incredible dance. You'll regret missing it." His excitement surprised them; it had been ages since they'd seen him like this.

Seeing their inaction, Charles grabbed Henry. "Hurry, come see!"

Henry, experienced in the entertainment industry, had seen countless beautiful women. He wasn't particularly interested. Nevertheless, he stood, grinning playfully, "If she's not as stunning as you say, you're paying for dinner tonight."

Charles confidently patted his chest. "No doubt about it. She's the girl I'm interested in! Don't you all want to see her?"

Charles, the youngest of the group, had never shown such interest in a woman, piquing their curiosity. Everyone stood except Samuel, who remained seated.

Charles urged him earnestly, "Samuel, just come take a look."

Samuel coldly replied, "You guys go ahead."

Charles refused to accept this. He wanted to show his friends this woman before she finished her dance. He vividly described her to Samuel from the private room: "She's gorgeous, with long, straight brown hair, a slender waist that takes my breath away." His eyes shone. "I wonder which family she's from. That emerald bracelet is no ordinary piece." He was already planning to have his friends investigate her.

Samuel, after setting down his wine glass, finally left the room. Charles, shocked, followed him. "Samuel, didn't you say you weren't going to watch?"

From the balcony, Henry and the others watched Isabella, their eyes widening.

4:21 PM

Chapter 48

The entertainment industry was full of beautiful women, but none compared to Isabella. Charles, grinning smugly, asked, "What do you think? Isn't she stunning?" Isabella was a masterpiece. Even Henry had to admit, "Indeed, she's stunning."

On stage, Isabella danced captivatingly. Her long legs and slender waist were alluring.

When Samuel realized the dancer was Isabella, his expression turned gloomy. His cold eyes narrowed, his aura causing the temperature to drop.

Charles excitedly turned to Samuel, "Samuel, what do you think of…" Before he could finish, Samuel briskly headed downstairs.

Charles's eyes widened. "Samuel's going down there!" Henry and the others stared in shock. Samuel, known for his indifference to women, was intrigued.

Then Charles exclaimed, "Hold on! You're married, Samuel! Don't steal her from me, dude!" He hurried after him. The others quickly followed.

Samuel kept his gaze fixed on Isabella. Behind him, the men whispered, "Wow, this woman is stunning. Imagine spending a night with her…" "Yeah! Look at those curves!" "You're dreaming." They leered.

Samuel's eyes turned icy. His glare made them recoil in fear. They found him terrifying.

From afar, Jayden recognized Samuel, Draxenport's most powerful businessman. He thought, 'Why is Samuel here?' He followed Samuel's gaze to Isabella. Utterly shocked, he thought, "Why is Samuel interested in Isabella, too?" A sense of danger filled him.

The music ended. Isabella's final pose was met with thunderous applause and cheers. She paused, her smile freezing. She thought, 'Samuel? Why is he here?'

Under everyone's gaze, she walked toward Samuel. He smiled, his eyes narrowed slightly. "Done with the dance? Need another?"

Isabella, nervous, shook her head. "No more dancing." This was the first time she sensed such an aura from him.

Luna and her friends watched curiously. "Who is that guy? He's handsome." Jill and the others whispered, "No idea, but he looks extraordinary." None possessed Samuel's overwhelming aura. He was dominant and powerful, leaving everyone breathless and fearful.

Ivana's eyes showed jealousy. She thought, Isabella, you vixen, always seducing handsome men.

Luna, recognizing Samuel as the CEO of the Howerton Group and leader of Draxenport's business empire, was shocked. She didn't expect Isabella to know him. So many people tried and failed to get close to him, yet Isabella seemed to have a good relationship with him. Isabella is quite capable, she thought. However, Isabella felt conflicted.