ized that the side of the bed where the man had been sleeping was n

to leave," Layla m

nt enough to dese

n, Bruno wasted no time in finding a potential ne

university, in great shape with an eight-pack and V-line. And most import

pause was Simon's odd request t

handsome as described in his profile. He was a man who could provide quality spe

ggered a faint sense of recognition, b

With their intentions clear – she wanted a child, he

t the clock and realized it was

arity gala was scheduled for tonight at a luxuriou

y to find crimson marks on her che

able. Even a fool could tell wha

ala, Layla grabbed a suitable silk scarf from her wa

ng room, she noticed break

surprised to find a note. "Last night must have worn

d and couldn

er at the Hay

Poppy Brown, a budding actress, made her move on Ashton, attempting t

u to be in the spotlight, so know your role. Yo

inst his arm as she commented, "I heard your ex-wife might sho

iscing about Layla's calm demeano

ove on and even seemed

ep their separation a secret to prev

t a cynic

Layla's heart still belonged to him and

t his lips as he motioned towards Poppy and instr

e how Layla had fare

lining the entrance. A mix of celebrities and socialites, usually only seen on screens or in magazines, mingled in the area

s still adorned with morning dew. Leading the way was the movie star, Molly, her hand clasp

on he was looking for, Ashton

heir to the esteemed Frucht Group, donn

to be Ashton's

seeing Tristan, who seldom graced

and delivered a hearty pat on the back. "Tristan? What brin

e was always immersed himself in its affairs day in and day out. With both of them being busy f

ersion to socializing, ma

nful glance at Poppy, his tone cooling considerably. "I never

lf a drink, casually responding, "I just

s lips, Tristan advised, "M

out you? You took over your family business at just 20. Now, your businesses span globall

mained neutral as he re

"With that attitude, I bet no woma

m as if searching for someone ami

o his assistant and asked, "