"I'll go get you a pair of flats to change into," Daniel offered.

"No, thanks!" She quickly grabbed him. With today's dress, high heels were the perfect match! "Don't worry. I can endure it."

"Okay then." Daniel teased, "I'll take you home after this. If you can't walk, I can carry you to bed..."

Maisie blushed and pinched him hard, making him burst into laughter.

It was then Daniel's assistant approached quietly and said something to him.

Daniel nodded and turned to Maisie. "Let's go. I'll introduce you to someone."

"What?"

took her hand and led her

to someone with his back turned to them. He stood upright, maintaining an elegant posture. His voice was loud and charismatic while conversing

Maisie got a clear view of his face. Despite being middle-aged, he was still graceful, with a few strands of white hair at his temples,

warmly shook

"Mr. Newhouse, this is my fiancee, Maisie Squire. Maisie, this

gaze lingering on Maisie's face for a while. It wasn't until Daniel cleared his throat twice that he withdrew his gaze, awkwardly forcing a

my fiancee is also a writer, and her book has recently been

back. "Yes, I've heard about it. Ms. Squire is young and talented, with a

replied. "I know my qualifications aren't enough to attend this grand event. If it weren't for

his gaze seeming to hold

from nearby. "Oh, you just can't take your eyes off whenever

toward the voice, only to

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