“It’s a female celebrity, a spokesperson for the new product from the Payne Group. But don’t worry, I’ll maintain a distance and nothing will happen between us,” Nathan assured.
Nothing would happen?
Lucinda had her doubts. Yet, she mustered a soft smile and replied, “Why are you so anxious? Of course, I believe you.”
Nathan felt a wave of relief wash over him as her response didn’t carry any trace of anger.
However, the moment they ended the call, Lucinda’s face turned dark.
Damn it!
She trusted Nathan, but she didn’t trust Valerie.
Today, Valerie had come to taunt her, making it clear that dealing with her wouldn’t be easy. Lucinda had a feeling that Valerie would try something at the charity party tonight.
Lucinda wasn’t sure if he truly knew Valerie’s true colors.
Her anger burned so fiercely. In the midst of her seething fury, her eyes caught sight of an invitation resting atop her cluttered desk.
It was an invitation to the charity dinner party.
As she examined it, she discovered that she, too, had been invited to the very same event.
How had she not known about it? Perhaps it had arrived earlier that morning, while she was at the hospital.
Curiosity and a dash of mischief coursed through her veins. She wondered what moves that woman would make.
Without hesitation, she reached for her phone and dialed Dwayne’s numbe
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r. The Gordons, a prominent family in Forden, held little sway in Stastle.
However, being a famous star, he was known wherever he went.
She had invited him to Stastle before, and now she saw an opportunity to ask him to be her date in the party.
Evening came and the Grand Hotel played host to a luxurious charity party on the top floor.
Valerie, adorned in an elegant, snow-white gown, exuded an air of delicate beauty.
She sat inside Nathan’s luxurious limousine and they made their way to the hotel.
Between Valerie and Nathan inside the car sat a small table. Hidden behind his mask, Nathan’s handsome face appeared cold, almost displaying an expression of disgust.
Though Valerie couldn’t see his facial features, she could feel his coldness towards her.
She propped her chin on her hand and flashed him a smile.
“I remember when I saw the news about you and Miss Simmons. 0h, how envious I was of her. You’ve been so cold to me. Have you poured all your affection onto her?”