Chapter 76

Paisley had been delayed waiting for Emery and the others, so by the time she took the elevator down to the grand ballroom on the hotel's first floor, the cocktail party was already in full swing. Inside, guests mingled and clinked glasses, their conversations lively and full of energy.

Since Paisley didn't know many people here, and Emery and Lucy were nowhere to be found, the only familiar face who might exchange a few words with her was Nathaniel, the host of the event.

Paisley planned to find him, share a drink, offer her congratulations, and leave as soon as possible.

But when Paisley spotted Nathaniel, he was standing with Dominick, Marissa, and a group of people who had been with them at the stables earlier. Other guests were also discreetly watching Nathaniel and Dominick, clearly interested in their interactions.

Feeling out of sorts, Paisley wanted to avoid any interaction with Dominick and his group in a setting like this. The last thing she wanted was to become the center of attention. So, she quietly moved to a corner, picked up a glass of wine, and took small sips.

her throat, she knit her brows

a deep appreciation for wine-both tasting and

was about savoring

healthy pregnancy. Once Grayson was born, she sacrificed a lot for her family, including

Serena shortly after, which delayed her return to

year, when Serena turned two, that Paisley finally picked up her winemaking hobby again. Even so, it had been nearly six months

still managed to awaken Paisley's craving for a drink. She finished one small glass quickly and was about to grab a second when Nathaniel's voice suddenly rang

my mentor. Over here,

had already been keeping an eye on Nathaniel and Dominick. So

about the kind of big shot worthy of being called

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