George Flack was already nervous at this point, feeling everyone's eyes on him. Thus, he heard a voice from somewhere.
Someone said in English, "Next, we invite Mallia Mamet and George Flack to dance together."
At such a grand ball, George couldn't understand why someone would suddenly call his name like that.
He was just there as Thomas Yates's assistant, a minor role indeed!
After that announcement, the ballroom erupted with applause.
Even though George understood what they were saying, he did not react at all, and the situation did not allow him any reaction either.
Thomas Yates felt embarrassed too. Why wasn't George reacting? So he quickly pulled on George.
"Why are you still standing there, hurry up and go over to dance with Mallia! Do you want to make her feel awkward?"
Thomas's words were not just words. Seeing George not responding, he even pinched the flesh on the inside of George's upper arm.
It hurt—
