A Calculated Fall

As Desmond and Vivian turned to leave together, the onlookers who had been watching couldn't suppress their laughter.

"This is just too funny. Cecelia danced her heart out for nothing. Ms. Mercer showed up, and she's already out of the game."

"I told you. To Mr. Croft, Ms. Mercer and Cecelia are worlds apart. Ms. Mercer is like a cloud in the sky, while Cecelia is nothing but dirt on the ground.