pet outside Rockefeller Center. Reporters screamed over the

o a stop. A valet in a heavy coat ru

n that defied the freezing temperature. Her red-soled heels clicke

tuxedo fit flawlessly, emphasizing his broa

tantly wrapped her hands around his b

ed the perfect image of the billionaire and his returnin

ing. High-society elites swarmed them, offering

her head against Alistair's shoulder. "Thank you for

ver the crowd. They locked onto a white grand

aphina, sitting on a similar bench, her head t

up his throat. He grabbed a glass of champagne from

e. Her eyes narrowed for a fraction of

e the money and leave?" Laelia asked,

o. "She signed the papers.

She stood on her tiptoes and pr

ped the intimate moment. Within seco

tair. He leaned in close. "Sir.

o cry, to demand to see him. Her sudden surren

d, his voice harsh. "And I want her out o

agne, hiding her smirk

ow. When a rare pink diamond necklace was presented, h

and fastened it around Laelia's neck in front of

ly, burying her face in his chest,

But his eyes looked past her hair, staring

e opened his messages with Seraphina. The screen was b

cket, anger flaring in his gut. He f

e dance floor. The orche

image of her jagged, blood-smeared signature haunted him. He abruptly stopped dancing, pulling away from Laelia's embrace. "I have to go," he muttered, his voice tight. He ignored h