Taylor glanced at the text message,turned off the phone screen,and threw the phone into the pocket of her suit again.When she looked up again,she found that Alice Jones had already looked at her.Alice exaggeratedly said,"Hi,Laura,why isn't your cousin wearing a dress?Doesn't she dance?"

Taylor was wearing a pair of trousers,which was a subtle rejection.

All the rich and powerful families had to save face.They usually stopped when appropriate,and would not expose others'faces.

Alice Jones's words were far too direct.

Taylor's face darkened.Before she could say anything,Laura said,"We're not going to dance today."

"Why?"Alice asked even though she knew the answer."Are you not going to dance when Andy is gone?Should I...