Lustful Paradise

Chapter 235: Why Are You Standing Here Alone?

The mansion was bustling with music and laughter as guests mingled and danced around in the wide hall. People were dressed in their best gowns and suits while waiters moved about the room, carrying trays laden with food and drinks to serve the elite class. Everyone chatted with a drink in their hands.

As people clinked glasses to celebrate the occasion, smiles were evident on every face present at the party. In short, the festive mood of the attendees could be felt everywhere inside the venue.

However, though it seemed like everyone was enjoying themselves at this magnificent event, there was one person who stood apart from the crowd—the beautiful young woman named Victoria was alone and lost in thought on the large balcony overlooking the expansive garden with the bright lights illuminating the fountain and paved walkways that led into the distant darkness of the night.

Standing at the railing, Victoria leaned over the ornate marble banister of the balcony as her face was outlined by the light behind her, making her skin glow.

Wearing an off-the-shoulder red dress with a slit on the right side that ran the full length and reached almost up to her hip, she looked alluring even in her solitude. The halter-style top came together at the center of her chest, and with its large cutout on the midriff, it provided a view of her cleavage and exposed the curves of her waist.

Her dark flowing hair fell down to cover the bare skin of her back, left exposed by the low dip of the dress, enhancing her sensual appearance and adding a touch of elegance. A couple of long gold earrings graced her ears while a heart-shaped pendant hung from her delicate neck.

On her feet, she wore high-heel sandals made of thin straps that crossed over the tops of her feet and twisted around her ankle and heel. A couple of expensive bracelets on her wrists added to the glamour of her attire.

But while everything else about her radiated splendor, Victoria's expression wasn't as bright as anyone would expect from a stunning young woman hosting a grand party at her mansion.

But sometimes, help comes when it's needed the most. In her case, the help came in the form of her handsome friend, Richard, who opened the balcony's glass door and stepped out to check on her.

"Victoria, why are you standing here alone?"

Hearing his voice, she snapped out of her thoughts and turned around to face him, giving a small smile that didn't reach her eyes.

"I was just... a bit tired and thought some fresh air would do me good. That's all." Victoria explained half-heartedly with a tone that betrayed her true feelings, but before Richard could say anything, she continued by changing the topic. "In any case, what about you? Shouldn't you be busy enjoying yourself with beautiful women flocking around you? It's an open secret that there isn't a single girl in our circles who hasn't gone to bed with you yet."

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The young man with golden locks, deep blue eyes, and the posture of a tall, lean figure, wearing a luxurious Italian suit, let out a gentle chuckle and stepped closer to her while shaking his head at her question.

"I am not interested in meaningless flings anymore, Victoria. And I thought I had already told you about it, no?" Richard replied with a warm expression. "Besides, there are more important matters in life, aren't there? For example, to enjoy this accomplishment of yours alongside your dearest friend. Isn't this something worth being present for rather than getting distracted by pretty ladies?"

These words managed to bring a genuine smile to her lips. At least that much was enough to melt her sadness somewhat.