Since it was Gordon’s sixtieth birthday, the party lasted for three days. The Lanes were politicians. From what I heard, Gordon used to be a governor. Although he had retired, Darius was still a mayor, so it went without saying that many influential figures graced the party. As for Christopher, it was likely that he would inherit the family business from his mother.

 

The capacious courtyard was temporarily remodified to provide a resting area for guests. The servants busied themselves attending to them while I stood along the hallway, not knowing how I should dispose of the time at hand.

 

a hand came out of nowhere and tugged me in. Before I could even let out a scream,

Christopher’s face up close. I could see my own reflection in his dark and gentle eyes.

people? I can’t even

remembered that Christopher was already engaged. “Let go of me,” I said,

go.” He insisted and pushed

wafted in the air and his warm breath beat against my neck. The moment was intoxicating, but the words I uttered were hurtful. “Christopher, I don’t want to see

 

“Why?” He pouted.

We should draw a line from now on.” I struggled to get away from him. His expression suddenly turned cold and it

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