Chapter 86 Dance Partners in the Dark

When Cyril heard Jonathan's voice, he averted his gaze. He sneaked another look at Sylvia, reminding himself that he had no ties to her anymore. The reason he could spot her in a crowd was simply because they'd once been husband and wife. "It's nothing, let's go. Seems like a full house at the party tonight." Cyril hadn't planned on coming, but Jonathan was keen on attending, especially since he had heard that Duncan and Miranda were the hosts. So, after receiving a special invitation, Cyril felt obliged to show up, if just for appearances' sake. The guests were supposed to greet the hosts, but given the wild costumes around, picking Duncan and Miranda out of the crowd was no small task. They soon settled in, having been to similar parties before. Mixing into the throng, everyone talked freely, hidden behind masks, enjoying the anonymity. Suddenly, the lights dimmed, causing a stir till a spotlight hit center stage. Duncan and Miranda stepped up, and the chattering crowd hushed in