ng his eyes. "Miss Roberts, I make it a

t that was the extent of his interest. He

ll. Nonetheless, she raised her head and persisted. "Mr. Cla

ismissive wave. "Hmm, I see.

essed and left t

ed whether it had been a mistake to try and use Dominic as leverage. Yet,

ed and hurried after him, only to find he

he exited Glamour, over

. Caught up in her work, she didn't have the focus to

the word of their breakup th

lison had somehow offended Ethan, l

her soon informed her of reduced resources, assigning her additional duties as an admin to l

al, making it impossible for Allison to afford to lose her job. Reluctantly,

overed that most attendees were strangers, w

nted by a woman across from her. "Why are you here, Alli

assumed your backer preferred you not to attend such events.

hey weren't skilled instructors bu

you?" Allison's sharp retort caught them

est of the room

d pretty. However, Allison's presence soon effortlessly captivat

e. "Sorry, I'm late..." Etha

her eyes met Etha

ked in, the room rose, greeting him with smiles. "There's still o

han had ended their relationship, which emb

, curious glances bounced

ight for the head seat, bar

p on the signal that Ethan wou

pread across their faces, but

. I must admit, the rumors did you no justice. You are tru

benefactor of the training center with Ethan being t

rown, doubting she could easily leav

Are you really going to refuse?" Shawn squi

rring the pot. "Allison, what are you waiting for? Mr. Edw

yes flickering with mockery and envy

ction, said, "The food's going cold

agreed. "Yeah,

t, forcing Shawn to reluctantly set do

r Ethan had intentionally stepped in to

ne, and even Hannah, despite her relucta

ter a few bites, they resumed toasting,

turn anyone down, and soon the r

ents, slipped out of the private box and headed t

after her, promptly pushing her against the wall

ed. "What do yo

hands and swiftly locked

forts, Allison couldn't break free, and she glared a

ith Dominic? Why did he allow you to go to a dinner party like

concern, Mr. Hopkins." A

st admit it. You still love me. You don't ca

ing Ethan across the face. "Ethan Hopkins, you're a despicable jerk. You disgust me

d time to react. By the time he reached out to stop he

ng followed, Allison das

nic's familiar voice echo