Chapter 128

Aidan looked at Eliana coldly. He had just figured it out. If there was a conflict between two people, none of them were completely innocent. If he really said that the previous night, it was understandable that Eliana was furious. Taking advantage of the opening dance, he intended to take a step back and apologize to Eliana. He took the initiative to walk towards Eliana. Under the light, however, Eliana was heading in the opposite direction, away from him. Aidan's suspicious gaze fell on Eliana... Eliana walked to the corner and saw a man with a glass of champagne in his hand. That person had an elegant temperament. He was full of maturity and stability though looking youthful, and his facial features were exquisite. He was definitely not inferior to Aidan. Eliana smiled at the man. "Mr. Keith, can I invite you to dance the opening dance together?" All of a sudden, the audience quietened down. Aidan stopped in his tracks and looked at Eliana in disbelief. She actually... chose Otis Keith! Seeing this scene, Laura, who followed him in, raised her eyebrows complacently. Eliana was simply blind. She didn't want a young man like Aidan, but actually went to find an old man like Otis. She was bringing disaster upon herself. Laura didn't believe that if Eliana found another man in public, Aidan would still want her. Strictly speaking, Otis was not old. He was only 30 years old, which was the prime age of a man's life. He was the young head of Keith Enterprise, a well-known family who dealt in the spice trade in Mallstrick City. Currently, the businesses of Keith Enterprise were extensive. However, at the very beginning, their ancestors made their fortune in spices. Not only did they provide the world with the raw materials for spices, but also so far, the top ten spices and perfume products that were popular throughout the country were all from Keith Enterprise. Keith Enterprise would hold a perfume competition every two years. Carlin Gardner, who became famous at that time, became the top perfumer in East Salavainstan because of that competition. Ten seconds later, when Eliana thought she was about to fail, Otis slowly put down his glass and took hold of her hand. "It's my honor." He got up and pulled Eliana into the center of the dance floor. The lights instantly lit up. He held Eliana's hand in one hand and put his other hand around her waist. As the music began, they moved along with it. Everyone's attention was focused on the two of them. Eliana looked up at Otis, who was more than a head taller than her, and said guiltily, "I thought you would refuse me." "If it was someone else, I would really refuse, because I don't want to be used by others." Eliana felt guilty. Indeed, all the people present knew that the old master of the Nelson family had just announced that she would be the daughter-in-law of his family. Even if she did not marry the eldest grandson, Aidan, she would marry the second in line, Samuel. At this time, if any man danced with her at the opening dance, it would be a public slap in the face to the Nelson family. It was very risky. There were two reasons why she chose to dance with Otis. First, the power of the Keith family was strong enough. It was not impossible for the Nelson family to take advantage of the Keith family, but it was not likely that they would do such a thing at the risk of incurring losses to themselves. Second, Otis was the only one with a strong background present there, but he might not refuse her, because... Otis continued calmly and elegantly, "However... It's your invitation, Miss Harvey. This is another matter. I owe your grandmother a big favor. I've always wanted to find a chance to repay it." Eliana looked at him and smiled. That was the reason indeed. Otis had a deep affection for his wife who was named Darcy Lane. The two of them had a very good relationship, but unfortunately, fate did not bless them any longer. His wife died of cancer. Before she died, because he couldn't bear to see her suffering from illness, he found Eliana's grandmother through his mother. It was her grandmother who had used the perfume she had made to relieve Darcy's pain, allowing her to live a normal life for the rest of her days without suffering any pain... Eliana had met with Otis at her grandmother's place twice. She had heard him say that he owed her grandmother a favor and would return it. That was why she had made the bet that day. It turned out that she succeeded. "Mr. Keith, in fact, I invited you not only to use you. I have something to discuss with you."