To celebrate Courtney joining the company , there would be a dinner party at Moonlight Trattoria tonight . Formal dress code was required as a sign of respect . Someone sitting across from Sandria looked at her with a meaningful smile . " Sandy , if you don't wanna go , we can talk to Mr. Burnham for you . I'm sure he has no objections . " Another sneered , " Why would she go ? To embarrass herself ? She saw how graceful and noble Ms. Mosley was . Not to mention their family backgrounds - compared to Ms. Mosley , she's such a joke . " Mr. Burnham surely has no interest in her now . " Sandria pulled out her compact and reapplied her lipstick a few times , the rosy color making her seem even more al- luring . " Of course , I'll go . Why wouldn't I ? I don't care whether he's interested in me or not . How does that have anything to do with me ? " Hearing this , everyone else curled their lip . They simply thought she was acting brave . After all , they had all witnessed her being Florentino's loyal simp over the years . Now that he had announced his engagement , if she dared to make any trouble , she'd be kicked out for sure . She was just a country bumpkin without any connections . Jobless and dumped by her patron - lover - no doubt she was going to end up miserably . At 8:00 p.m. , the banquet formally started . Though everyone was required to show up in formal attire , no one dared to steal Courtney's thunder . Dressed in con- servative outfits , they surrounded her , cozying up to her . Sandria's colleagues in the Publicity Department gathered , staring at the entrance . " We were right . Sandria indeed doesn't dare to show up . " " I bet she'll soon be fired . Ms. Mosley will know everything she's done . She won't be tolerated here at all . " As they were chatting , a commotion erupted at the entrance , Dressed in a custom crimson gown with a high slit , Sandria made a stunning entrance . The luxurious diamond set made her dazzling under the bright lights , accentuating her striking beauty . 0.0 % 07:05 Chapter 5 The stark contrast between her flawless skin and the bright red fabric was breathtaking . She reminded one of a winter rose at peak bloom , fearless against storms . Her long , straight hair swayed with her every step , dancing through the air . Amazed , several men even collided into each other , wine spilling onto their shirts . 288 Vouchers Courtney , who was in the middle of the crowd , also wore haute couture , which was paired with an expensive emerald necklace . But her petite frame fell short of the gown's intended elegance and nobility . Compared to Sandria , a rose in full bloom , she seemed like a stunted , undernourished sapling . Being outshone completely , she pulled a long face , standing in place awkwardly . Sandria walked toward them gracefully , the marble floor mirroring her heels in flashes of light . She fixed her gaze on Florentino , her eyes charming and alluring . His heartbeat raced uncontrollably . There was both amazement and displeasure in his eyes . The others ' comments on her stirred the possessiveness in his heart , and he almost had the urge to cover their eyes , shouting for them to look away . Just as he was about to reprimand her and ask her to leave , she suddenly turned around and walked toward Fulbert , who wasn't far away . She slipped her arm through his and shook it while pouting . " We agreed to show up together . Why didn't you want for me ? You jerk . " The entire venue erupted . What followed was dead silence . Looking at Fulbert's cold , handsome face , Sandria was a bit uneasy . She had been so drunk that night , her memories all a blur . Now that she approached him again , the refined notes of his designer fragrance only amplified his icy restraint , and she almost wanted to pull back . Just then , he nodded . " Sorry . It won't happen again . " Hearing this , everyone was slack - jawed . Those closer to him were utterly dumbfounded . 51.5 % 07:05 Chapter 6 28