My Coldhearted Husband'S Regret novel Chapter 182

182 Chapter 182–Orchestrated Exchange

182 Chapter 182 – Orchestrated Exchange

The woman in his arms noticed his distraction immediately. “Mr. Valerie? Is everything alright?”

Niall’s smile appeared effortless despite her inner turmoil. “Why not?”

“No need to apologize.”

Niall remained in the dark about his background and connections.

While they conversed, neither noticed Veronica and Cullen’s positions shifting closer

to each other on the crowded floor.

This marked Niall’s first encounter with Edric tonight.

Cullen noticed her distress immediately. His voice dropped to a soothing tone.

“There’s no need for nervousness.”

The entire exchange occurred with lightning speed, leaving Veronica no time to process what was happening before she found herself firmly secured in Cullen’s strong embrace.

Yet something about Veronica and Edric together commanded attention.

The partner swap had been purely impulsive on his part.

The name seemed to fit her perfectly, though Edric kept that observation to himself.

The young woman who suddenly found herself in Cullen’s arms hadn’t anticipated Niall’s easy agreement to the swap.

Edric looked toward her questioningly. “Ms. Murray, would you prefer to…”

They moved with an effortless grace that drew the eye. Maverick’s expression darkened, his jaw tightening as he observed them.

Now, however, he struggled with the awkwardness of the situation.

Partner swapping during formal dances was commonplace at events like these.

If Edric failed to react quickly, the woman would certainly stumble.

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Dancing with his friend’s girlfriend created an uncomfortable dynamic. Holding her hand felt strange enough, and he couldn’t decide where to position his other hand appropriately.

She harbored no concerns about losing Cullen over a simple dance.

Veronica’s head turned instinctively, bringing her face to face with Cullen’s intense

stare.

A frown creased Niall’s features as she studied Veronica and Edric’s interaction. Veronica’s cheeks held a rosy flush, and Edric seemed unusually attentive toward her.

From their positions around the dance floor, Maverick, Nate, Marco, Niall, and Cullen watched the interaction unfold with varying degrees of interest.

“Exactly.”

Then Cullen’s voice cut through the music near her ear. “Edric, interested in another change?”

As Cullen’s strong hand captured hers while his other arm settled around her waist, she found herself staring up at his devastatingly handsome features. Her heart hammered against her ribs so violently she forgot how to move her feet.

Initially, Niall felt completely comfortable with the partner exchange.

But watching Veronica in another man’s arms stirred something uncomfortable in his

chest,

Cullen’s gaze found hers across the dance floor. “Are you amenable to a change?”

While Maverick had made his rounds greeting everyone, Edric had arrived separately.

Heat flooded her cheeks when she realized her frozen state. Her eyes darted to Cullen’s face, embarrassment making her breath catch.

Before Edric could complete his sentence, Cullen moved with decisive action, smoothly transferring his current partner toward Edric.

Marco forced himself to look away from the pair. “My apologies.”

Nate broke the tension with his characteristic grin. “How about we mix things up,

Cullen?”

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182 Chapter 182 Orchestrated Exchange

The woman in his arms noticed his distraction immediately. “Mr. Valerie? Is everything alright?”

Niall’s smile appeared effortless despite her inner turmoil. “Why not?”

“No need to apologize.”

Niall remained in the dark about his background and connections.

While they conversed, neither noticed Veronica and Cullen’s positions shifting closer to each other on the crowded floor.

This marked Niall’s first encounter with Edric tonight.

Cullen noticed her distress immediately. His voice dropped to a soothing tone. “There’s no need for nervousness.”

The entire exchange occurred with lightning speed, leaving Veronica no time to process what was happening before she found herself firmly secured in Cullen’s strong

embrace.

Yet something about Veronica and Edric together commanded attention.

The partner swap had been purely impulsive on his part.

The name seemed to fit her perfectly, though Edric kept that observation to himself.

The young woman who suddenly found herself in Cullen’s arms hadn’t anticipated Niall’s easy agreement to the swap.

Edric looked toward her questioningly. “Ms. Murray, would you prefer to…

They moved with an effortless grace that drew the eye. Maverick’s expression darkened, his jaw tightening as he observed them.

Now, however, he struggled with the awkwardness of the situation.

Partner swapping during formal dances was commonplace at events like these.

If Edric failed to react quickly, the woman would certainly stumble.

12:55

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Dancing with his friend’s girlfriend created an uncomfortable dynamic. Holding her hand felt strange enough, and he couldn’t decide where to position his other hand appropriately.

She harbored no concerns about losing Cullen over a simple dance.

Veronica’s head turned instinctively, bringing her face to face with Cullen’s intense

stare.

A frown creased Niall’s features as she studied Veronica and Edric’s interaction. Veronica’s cheeks held a rosy flush, and Edric seemed unusually attentive toward her.

From their positions around the dance floor, Maverick, Nate, Marco, Niall, and Cullen watched the interaction unfold with varying degrees of interest.

“Exactly.”

Then Cullen’s voice cut through the music near her ear. “Edric, interested in another change?”

As Cullen’s strong hand captured hers while his other arm settled around her waist, she found herself staring up at his devastatingly handsome features. Her heart hammered against her ribs so violently she forgot how to move her feet.

Initially, Niall felt completely comfortable with the partner exchange.

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