Chapter 67
So, that was in When Alex had reached out ear her to help with my gown, my heart had skipped a beat for a fleeting moment.
As we stepped into the grand hall, the lively chatter of the pala quieted momentarily at Alex’s entrance,
“Mt. Hastings, it’s been a while! Your presence brings such honor to my humble hotel,” short, rotund man greeted him with a smile. “Not at all! How could I refuse an invitation from you, Mr. Pierce?” Alex replied smoothly, taking a glass of champagne from a passing v Tcouldn’t help but stifle a laugh as I watched their polite exchange.
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“Mr. Hastings, Wou’re looking even more handsome tonight,” Mr. Pierce added with a chuckle. “Your looks alone are bound to make you the center of attention.” Alex laughed, histone light. “Only because I’m backing in your glow, Mr. Pierce, It’s not my doing”
“And this lovely lady is absolutely stunning tonight” Mr. Pierce’s sleazy eyes landed on me.
1 stiffened under his gaze, my brows knitting together.
“That’s funny!” Alex interjected, his bone noticeably cooler. ” you’ll excuse us, we should greet Mr. Williams and the others”
He guided me away, leading me toward a quieter corner of the room. Once we were alone, Alex’s expression darkened.
“Why were you smiling like an idiot at him?” he asked sharply.
I was confused by what he was saying, but then it hit me.
“I wasn’t smiling at him. I just thought it was funny how you guys kept complimenting each other,” explained,
His sharp gaze cut to me like a blade, and I immediately zipped my lips.
“You are not to leave my sight tonight,” Alex said firmly
Inodded “Alright”
“Sit here I’ll go greet some of the business partners,” he instructed, motioning to a nearby couch
My elaborate gown was so restrictive and heavy, it felt like moving a priceless antique String still sounded like heaven Igratefully nodded.
However, no sooner had I sat down then a young woman in a yellow chiffon gown approached me
“HE Are you Mr. Hastings date?” she asked with an overly enthusiastic smile,
I nodded with an awkward smile.
“Lovely to meet you. I’m Katie.” She reached out her and
Her excitement was painfully exaggerated, and her acting was so over–the–top that I wanted to sink into the floor and disappear. But for Alex and my precious intern salary, I forced myself to play along
After she left, another woman in a lavender satin gown arrived. Her name was Evelyn. She acted and talked exactly like Katie.
When Evelyn finally left, a third woman appeared, dressed in a white gown encrusted with dumonds.
One after another, these socialites approached me like they case on a conveyor belt. They introduced themselves as the daughters or wives of powerful businessmen, each hoping dblp them get Alex’s attention
They’d be lucky could remember their names.
1 scanned the crowd, desperately searching for Alex. Surely, he’d notice my plight and rescue me. But lie was nowhere to be found.
Alter some thought, I decided that staying put wasn’t helping. I glanced at the signs around the hotel and, dragging my cumbersome skin, made my way toward the garden.
At this hour, when the socialbing inside was at its peak, the garden was nearly empty. Finally, I found some peace.
Standing by the fountain, I let out a long, weary sigh
