Chapter 1856

The lobby manager, sweating bullets under the pressure, climbed onto a chair, holding a megaphone.

Thank you all for your passion and patience, but please, line up in an orderly fashion! We dont want any accidents here.

Drinks and pastries are also available here! he called out, trying to maintain order amidst the chaos.

Despite his towering frame and the muscles that strained against his suit, his tone was surprisingly soft, a far cry from the arrogant, aloof attitude he had displayed when he had first met Ariana.

Just then, the CEOs exclusive elevators doors slid open with a quiet ding, and out walked Holden, flanked by his subordinates.

The lobby managers sharp eyes caught Holdens entrance immediately.

Without a second thought, he handed the megaphone to a nearby employee and rushed over to Holden.

Holden was in the middle of listening to a report on the companys latest operations when the lobby managers sudden appearance derailed his train of thought.

He frowned in slight irritation.

Mr.

Fredrick! Here to see Miss Edwards? the lobby manager asked, oblivious to the dark cloud of displeasure forming on Holdens face.

He pointed toward the long line of people. Miss Edwards is still busy.

at that crowd-theyre waiting for the artist

Sensing Holdens rising annoyance, Devin

lot on his plate right now, Devin

head over to finance later? You can get your bonus

lobby managers face lit up at the mention of a

a wide grin, he watched Holden leave before rushing back to his

buzzed with anticipation, voices and footsteps echoing off

hint of nervousness squeezed through the crowd, finally escaping outside to

soon as the call connected,

Im here already.

you? Just then, a gentle hand

said a familiar

traffic was a

person who had just come was

girl who had always marveled at the way performers

ran deep, but social situations drained her, so Marlowe had taken a day off work to accompany Milly for

Milly said, slipping her phone back into her pocket and looping

her arm

never break a promise to

we should hurry and get in

are so many people

a nod, Milly let herself be guided inside,

finally Millys turn to fill out

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