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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respectfully. "I'll ensure

my arm with childlike impatience. "We need to get there

caught a glimpse of David already reaching for his

thought 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

I found myself relaxing slightly as we settled into plush

you think?" Olivia asked proudly, gesturing

I admitted, accepting a glass of sparkling water from a passing server. My gaze swept the room, unconsciously searching for familiar faces-a habit

your mystery man usually

slightly. "It's getting late. I'm not sure he'll

across to pat her

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

eyes softened with affection. "Angela, you're such a good friend.

suit approached our table, his confident stance announcing

type immediately from his designer suit and

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irresistible.

help noticing you from across the room.

conversation," I replied with

how many women would kill for this opportunity?" he pressed, hovering at

he leaned in closer.

married. If you don't want 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

as he took a step back, his

just go." He retreated hastily, nearly bumping into a waiter in his rush

these days. Five years

replied, sipping my water. "Especially

asked, eyebrows raised suggestively. "He's clearly interested in you. You should consider giving yourself another chance

"Two children are more than enough for me. Taking care

consumes most of

of my beautiful children brought a genuine smile to my face,

features.

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