<b>Chapter </b><b>800 </b>
Halsey was dancing happily with Madeline when Gilbert suddenly reached out and grabbed her arm.
“<b>Halsey</b>!”
Her joy snapped away. She turned to face him, surprise shing across her features.
“Gilbert?” She tried to pull her arm free. “Let go of me!”
Gilbert’s voice was sharp. “Who told you toe dance here?”
<b>“</b>What’s it to you?” Halsey shot back. She didn’t want any contact with him. With a strong tug, she jerked her arm free from his
grasp.
Gilbert sneered. “You love to dance,
Come on. I’ll dance with you.”
Watching Halsey flirt and spin in front of all those men made Gilbert’s blood boil. She paraded herself for them, but for three whole years, no matter how hard he tried to find her, she ignored himpletely.
Halsey gave him a cold nce. “Who said I wanted to
She grabbed Madeline’s hand. “Maddy, <b>let’s </b>go.”
ance with you?”
The sight of Gilbert hadpletely killed her mood. She just wanted to get <b>away </b>with Madeline.
But Gilbert’s hand shot out, gripping her soft waist<b>, </b>pulling her close into his arms.
Halsey bumped against him, startled. She looked up sharply. “Are you crazy? Don’t touch me with your filthy hands! Let <b>go</b>!”
Gilbert’s hand rested on her waist, soft and delicate. Despite her protest, he didn’t loosen his grip. Instead, he held her tighter. If you love dancing so much, why stop the moment you see me? Come on, dance with me.”
Gilbert wrapped his arms around her, ready to pull her into a dance
Halsey couldn’t understand why Gilbert had suddenly shown up here. Wasn’t he supposed to be celebrating his birthday surrounded by a crowd? Weren’t those bunny girls and Sienna enough for him?
She pushed him hard. “Let go! Don’t touch me!”
Nearby, a burly man spoke up, unable to stand the scene. “Why are you forcing yourself on this youngdy?”
Gilbert turned, eyes cold as ice. “Mind your own business!”
The man, recognizing Gilbert’s wealth and status, took a cautious step back.
Seizing the chance<b>, </b>Halsey shoved Gilbert away. “You’re insane!”
She grabbed Madeline’s hand again. “Let’s go!”
Gilbert strode after them. “Stop! Why do you always run when you see me?”
“I have nothing to say to you. Now stay out of my way!”
Halsey’s icy tone ignited a fiery rage inside Gilbert. At his position and power, only Halsey dared to show him such disdain.
Without hesitation, he reached down and hoisted Halsey onto his shoulder, then started walking.
Halsey gasped in shock, swinging her fists and pounding him. “Are you crazy? Put me down!”
Madeline hurried after them. “Let her go!”
Gilbert ignored her, striding forward with Halsey carried firmly on his shoulder.
<b>Chapter </b>800
<b>Halsey’s </b><b>soft </b>stomach pressed ufortably against his shoulder. They had left the dance floor and were now walking <b>down </b>the corridor. She had no idea where he was taking her. The difference in their strength left her powerless to resist, and a flicker of fear crept in.
“Let me go! You’re hurting me!” Halsey softened her voice. “My stomach hurts. Please put me down, it really hurts<b>!</b><b>” </b>
Hearing her pleas, Gilbert finally set her down.