Chapter 0261

Chapter 0261

Noah

Noah stood at the edge of the crowded reception hall, his eyes scanning the sea of elegantly dressed guests. The soft strains of the string quartet blended perfectly with the hum of conversation. The chandeliers cast a warm glow over the room, their light catching on jewels and polished glasses.

But Noah was only looking for one person.

His gaze kept returning to Hannah, who was flitting from group to group, her black gown shimmering as she moved and the most perfect smile on her face.

She had really outdone herself tonight–far more than Noah expected. Her charity gala was a smashing success, and he had even seen the Luna Queen eyeing her at one point. There was no doubt in Noah’s mind that Hannah would reach her donation goal and then some.

He had been trying to make his way back to her side all evening, but it seemed like the universe had other plans. During the opera, Zoe had constantly tapped his shoulder, whispering questions and comments in his ear.

“Noah,” she had said, leaning close, “what do you think that aria means?”

she would say, “Noah, what do you

that dance remind you of

Noah, Noah, Noah.

struggled to focus on the performance, too distracted by Zoe’s constant interruptions to be able to truly absorb himself in the show. At one point, he could have sworn that he felt Hannah touch his hand, and neither of them had pulled away. An unexpected warmth had

Leonard kept steering him toward various high–profile individuals. He hardly had

said, appearing at his elbow for what felt like the hundredth time that night. There’s

of his glass. “Leonard, I appreciate your efforts, but I really

take a moment,” Leonard insisted, already guiding Noah toward a cluster of well- dressed men and women with a broad hand firmly planted on Noah’s shoulder. Zoe was among them, although he wasn’t sure why. “This is


agreement solidify the ties

Hannah’s scent growing fainter, and it made him uneasy. He had promised to stay by her side tonight, and so far,

extending one thick, meaty hand. “It’s an honor to finally meet you in person. Zoe

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Zoe giggled, touching Noah’s arm. “Noah may look gruff, but

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