The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Chapter 1950

Chapter 1950

The wine had a strong alcohol content, and the sharp bite from that one sip burned like fire down Melody's throat. "I don't go to events like these often, " she admitted, "so I'm not very used to the atmosphere here. Don't mind me, though. Go and have fun. I'll be fine on my own."

Stella smiled playfully. "That won't do! You're Lucas' friend, and I'm obliged to entertain you. However." She leaned in confidentially. "Lucas isn't exactly a social butterfly, especially when it comes to women. You're the first female friend he's brought to a banquet, so I'm curious to know how you two met each other."

The question was a little tricky. She could not bring herself to tell Stella the truth of their tumultuous first encounter in a hotel bedroom. That would shatter Lucas' carefully constructed facade of being single, and doing so might incite Lucas' wrath.

"Through...work," Melody mumbled. "We're not very close. I'm just an acquaintance, so don't worry about me."

but her eyes narrowed and did

asked. "How did

him better than anyone. You could even say

eyes were devoid of warmth as she scrutinized Melody's reaction. Alas, she

both childhood sweethearts," Melody said as she downed the glass of

"And we know each

Stella! Over here!" someone called out to

the shoulder and walked

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