Chapter 305: Whispers of the Past

The entire ballroom held its breath as Sofia Wang made her entrance. Ochieng's heart remained steady, his face a mask of indifference, but deep inside, a storm raged.

Linet's fingers tightened around her glass. "Well, well… fate does have a sense of humor."

Adrian Zhang smirked. "This just got interesting."

Ochieng barely acknowledged them. His gaze remained on Sofia as she approached, every step deliberate. The red silk of her dress clung to her curves, her hair cascading down like black waterfalls, and that smirk—as if she knew she still had a place in his mind.

"Ochieng." Her voice was smooth, dangerously soft. "It's been a while."

Ochieng finally set his drink down. "Not long enough."

A small chuckle escaped her lips. "Still as cold as ever."

"And you?" He leaned slightly closer, his voice dropping. "Still as treacherous?"

Sofia's eyes flickered with something unreadable before she smiled. "I came back for business. But I must admit, I was curious to see if you've changed."

"Curiosity can be dangerous."

"So can holding onto grudges." She turned slightly, her perfume laced with nostalgia. "Dance with me."

Linet coughed. "Excuse me?"

Adrian chuckled. "Oh, this is too good."

Ochieng didn't move. His pulse was steady, his body unreadable. Then, without a word, he took her hand. The music swelled as he led her onto the dance floor.

Eyes followed them. Whispers filled the air. The silent trillionaire and the woman who once walked away from him.

As their bodies moved to the rhythm, Sofia leaned in, her lips close to his ear. "There's something you need to know, Ochieng."

He kept his steps precise. "I don't need anything from you."

Her fingers tightened around his. "It's about your parents."

His grip on her waist stiffened for a fraction of a second.

Sofia smiled. She had him.