Chapter 134

In the ballroom, crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling, and a band played quiet jazz music on an elevated stage. Servers walked around with trays of champagne flutes and mini appetizers. A group of businessmen made a beeline for Alexander, wanting to discuss potentially working for his company.

“This is my date and colleague, Olivia,” Alexander said, introducing

me.

The businessman eyed me, and I could tell that they knew of my past with Ethan. They all nodded at me in greeting but then turned back to Alexander to continue to talk to him.

I scanned the crowd, hoping that I saw a familiar face. My heart lifted in relief when I saw my friend Rose smile and wave at me from across the room.

“I see someone I know,” I muttered to Alexander. “I’ll leave you here to talk business.”

To my surprise, as soon as I began walking toward Rose, Alexander said goodbye to the man and started to follow me. He quickened his pace to keep up with me.

“Why are you in such a hurry?” Alexander demanded in a loud voice, catching the attention of the other guests.

They eyed us with interest since those words made it seem like we were much more than work colleagues. I even saw Rose’s eyebrows raise much to my embarrassment.

“Ah, I see Felipe,” Alexander said, finally slowing down.

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grabbing two glasses of champagne, and when he saw Alexander, he began to make


as she walked up, looking pretty in a sleek black dress. I envied her for fitting in with the other

to talk with my friend, Rose,”

when he saw that I had been walking toward a woman before.

jolted. “I’ll leave you with your

I nodded.

“Hi, there,” Rose said.

though it was a big space, since I’d been trapped in the private room earlier today, I began to feel slightly claustrophobic.

you like to

followed her out

air. I gripped the stone railing and allowed the

with Alexander,” Rose said

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“Why?” I asked.

with one of the most respected businessmen

leaned against the railing and took a small sip of the

fooled me,” she

face flushed, and I averted

people milling around the beautiful garden that was complete with a water

Alexander Green’s arm tonight?” a woman’s loud voice

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