Chapter 104-2

Chapter 104: Their Children Must Be The Same Age As

Mine-2

"That's kind of him to say," I replied, trying to regain my composure.

"My father mentioned he's made several attempts to bring you on board at Lawrence Capital. May I ask why you've declined? Were his terms not satisfactory, or is it something about the company itself?"

I chose my words carefully, unwilling to reveal my plans for establishing my own firm. "I appreciate your father's offers, but my reasons for declining are personal.."

Tristan's smile widened, transforming his face with boyish charm.

"Fair enough. Though you should know that I'll be taking over operations soon, and if you were to join us, I'd ensure you received... special consideration."

Before I could respond, Tristan removed his jacket and draped it over my shoulders in one

fluid motion.

"New York winters are brutal compared to the Italian countryside," he said, his voice lowering slightly. "I've just returned from the French Riviera-the contrast between Mediterranean sunshine and Manhattan ice is quite jarring."

The gesture caught me off-guard, the jacket still warm from his body heat.

“I should return to the auction,” Tristan said, glancing at his watch. “I'm hosting at

The Plaza later tonight-nothing formal, just drinks and conversation. My driver can pick you up whenever you're ready to leave here."

stepped back with a slight bow, walking

moved to follow him, intending to return the garment, but he

a sigh, I headed toward the entrance, hoping to hand

an attendant.

staffing the coat check. "Could you please

widened slightly. "I'm sorry, Ms. Wilson, but if Mr. Lawrence gave you his jacket, you should probably return it to

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don't know where he's gone," I

of a fixture at The Plaza," the young woman replied, a hint of gossip in her tone. "Hosts parties there almost weekly. Though I must say, him giving you his jacket is unusual-he typically doesn't leave... tokens... with the women

raised an eyebrow. "What do

jacket means he wants you to find him to

meeting.

"Thank

return to the auction room when a

stuttered to a stop, the world around me seeming

that singular moment.

stood just inside the

contrasted sharply with his black suit, his cold, handsome features

impassive expression I remembered all

the hem slightly damp from the

always expected them to be. Other guests turned

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