orrow's event," Kristine said offhandedly, already turni

sed, and hurried to grab Kristine's arm. "Wai

e. My legal husband-the man you picked out for me, r

razzled. "No, no, I'm sure I arranged for a guy na

s supposed to be my husband? So what was this Nath

window of his seventy-second floo

his fingers on the table

gged his frame, eve

and his jaw tensed, projecting a s

rt. The pressure of Nathan's gaze made the subordin

clearly made sure most of her history stays hidden. What we do know is that she has a connection to the Campbell family from Dosnard and

Nathan said, a short, cold laugh slipping out. His gaze hardened as

stood,

.

there wasn't much she could do. She couldn't get through

bumped into Benny and Emi

g their invitation, and the security g

s, but the guard didn't budge. "Sorry, sir, m

its he and his grandson are wearing tonight? All my designs! If you keep us out, do you know what kind of rumors the press will run with tomorrow? Wh

klace alone was worth a small fortune, and the giant pi

thinking how all that sparkle only made her look gaudy. Sometimes, s

ifted her gown and approached

have an invitation, step aside and let the next guest through," Kristine said, pas

wn, its flowing skirt embroidered with vines and

y on her hair, the whole effect striking in its

ght? Who even are you? What business is this of yours?" Emile

a look of surprise and faint reco

familiar, though he co

, some already whispering among themselve

about what's fair. Maybe you don't know who I am, but I know exactly who you are." Her gaze narrowed. "Although

u calling a

red at Kristine, his voice shaky with realiz