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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of a company that ours did business with from time to time. He was grabbing two glasses


looking pretty in a sleek black dress. I envied her for fitting in with the

with my friend, Rose,”

saw that I had been walking toward

back, my stomach jolted. “I’ll

I nodded.

“Hi, there,” Rose said.

in the private room earlier today, I began to feel slightly claustrophobic. Rose seemed to notice and grabbed two champagne glasses off of a passing tray and handed me the

you like to get some

out

I gripped the stone railing and allowed the sharp wind to clear

with Alexander,” Rose said as she sipped her

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“Why?” I asked.

respects you because you’re with one of the most respected businessmen in

small

have fooled me,”

flushed, and I averted my

the beautiful garden that was

see who was on Alexander Green’s arm tonight?” a woman’s loud voice

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