Chapter 105

Chapter 105: A Familiar Stranger

Angela POV

By the time David dropped me off, it was already 10 PM. When I'm with the kids in Italy, I'd usually be getting them tucked in right about now, then catching up on work.

But tonight, ever since I ran into Sean, I just couldn't relax. Olivia suggested we head to

one of her favorite bars.

"If I'm lucky, I might run into this guy I've been crushing on! I'm definitely getting his

number tonight!" Olivia said, practically buzzing with excitement.

I thought to myself, a drink tonight wouldn't hurt.

Just as Olivia and I were about to leave, David stopped me.

"Ms. Wilson."

I caught David Chen's concerned expression as he stood in the doorway of Olivia's brownstone, his forehead creased with worry.

"Ms. Wilson, the auction ended quite late. Is it really appropriate to go out at this hour?" he asked, his tone carefully respectful yet unmistakably disapproving.

Beside me, Olivia rolled her eyes dramatically. "Good heavens, David! It's barely ten o'clock. When did you become such an old fuddy-duddy? You're still young!"

I saw the tension in David's stance-his well-tailored suit couldn't hide his discomfort. Christopher had hired him to keep me safe, not to watch me venture out at night.

"It's not the time that concerns me, Ms. Harrison. It's your safety. Two women alone at night-"

"This is the Upper East Side of Manhattan," Olivia interrupted, adjusting her designer clutch. "There are security guards and cameras on every corner. We'll be perfectly fine."

I sighed, recognizing the futility of arguing when Olivia had that determined glint in her eye. Instead, I turned to David. "Please make sure Aria and Ethan are in bed by nine. And no more iPad time tonight, even if they beg."

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David nodded respectfully. "I'll ensure they follow their

on!" Olivia tugged at my arm with childlike impatience. "We need to get there

I caught a glimpse of David already reaching for his phone. No

should have irritated me, but instead, it brought an odd comfort- someone was watching out for my children while I indulged in this rare night out. The Rain was exactly as exclusive as Olivia had described-understated luxury with a skilled jazz pianist

the intimate space, and I found myself relaxing

think?" Olivia asked proudly, gesturing around the

gaze swept the room,

your mystery man

dimmed slightly. "It's getting late. I'm

to pat her hand reassuringly. "Let's call

lucky draw. If he doesn't come, I'll keep you company for a while. The atmosphere is nice enough to sit and chat for an hour

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could respond, a tall man in an expensive suit approached our table,

sighed, recognizing the type immediately from his designer suit and ostentatious watch-another wealthy show-off who

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irresistible.

you from across the

for the offer, but we're having a private conversation," I replied with

how many women would kill for this opportunity?" he pressed, hovering at the edge of our table, his

he leaned in closer.

my husband to beat you to a pulp and see your face plastered across tomorrow's tabloids, I suggest you leave right now," I stated coldly, my

of color as he took a step back, his

stammered, adjusting his tie nervously. "I didn't realize who... I'll just go." He retreated hastily, nearly bumping into

walked away, Olivia laughed softly. "You've gotten much more direct these days. Five years ago, you would have made up

I replied, sipping

suggestively. "He's clearly interested in you. You should

shook my head firmly. "Two children are more than enough

consumes most

children brought a genuine smile to

features.

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