Chapter 29

Thanks to Matilda stepping up and offering a sincere apology-plus promising full compensation-Mrs. Turner had no choice but to let it go. The little storm blew over just like that. The party's mood quickly warmed up again, laughter and chatter filling the space. As usual, the host was expected to lead the opening dance. With Anders Bennett out due to his leg injury, the only suitable pair left to open the dance floor were Cassian and Sabrina. Once the music started, Cassian offered his arm like a true gentleman and walked her onto the dance floor. He stood tall and lean, eyes sharp and bright, carrying himself with a calm intensity that made every man in the room feel like background noise. Sabrina moved fluidly beside him, spinning precisely with each beat, her smooth hair and fringed shawl fluttering like butterfly wings-graceful and alive. People couldn't take their eyes off her. Murmurs of surprise and admiration swirled through the crowd. Turns out, the Bennett family's eldest dau