Chapter 1173

Helen emerged from the dressing room transformed—every curve wrapped in a rose-red, figure-hugging mermaid gown that shimmered under the lights. Matching stilettos added dangerous height, and a swipe of bold, fiery lipstick made her lips a perfect match to her dress. From head to toe, she was a living flame—slender and poised, her pale skin glowing like fresh snow against the vivid red. Each sway of her narrow waist was like a crimson rose caught in a gentle breeze. Jane had just finished her discussion with Neptune and Alison when the dazzling figure caught her eye. Helen sent her a playful, deliberately sultry glance, then made a beeline for Neptune. “Hey there, handsome,” she purred, voice dripping with honey. “Care for a dance?” Neptune regarded her for a moment, expression unreadable save for the faint furrow between his brows. His voice, when it came, was low and cool as steel. “I don’t dance.” And with that, he turned on his heel and walked away without another glance. Helen, un