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?”

would say, “Noah, what do you think

doesn’t that dance remind you of our

Noah, Noah, Noah.

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 spread

kept steering him toward various high–profile individuals. He hardly had a chance to breathe, let alone find his

felt like the hundredth time that night. There’s someone else you simply

a sigh, his fingers tightening around the stem of his glass.

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 between the

growing fainter, and it made him uneasy. He had promised to stay by her side tonight,

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

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Noah’s arm. “Noah may look gruff, but

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