Chapter 273: A mistake

5 months ago David entered the elegant ballroom alone, his wife Emily couldn't make it tonight due to a prior engagement. He glanced around, feeling slightly out of place without her by his side. But then, amidst the chatter and laughter, his attention was captured by a woman across the room. She was breathtakingly beautiful, her eyes sparkling with life as she engaged in conversation with a group of people. David felt a sudden pull towards her, an inexplicable attraction that he couldn't ignore. He found himself drawn closer, his curiosity piqued. As he approached, their eyes met, and David felt a jolt of electricity shoot through him. There was something about her that felt familiar yet intriguingly new at the same time. He cleared his throat nervously, hoping to catch her attention. To his relief, she turned towards him with a warm smile, and David's heart skipped a beat. They exchanged pleasantries, and he soon discovered that they shared a surprising number of interest