xtravagant and there were going to be a lot of people there. It seems only a few of the workers were invited and she was part of them. She had questioned this but later realized that she was his

she had wanted a fresh start, that was away from everything and everyone, including her mother. She was hopeful that

y were still that because of how close they were. Walking in on them making out would have made her hurl. The last thing she wanted was to have to deal with

had never thought that she would be there so soon. Annika dropped the card on the bed and swung the closet wide open. She gazed at her clothes and pulled out a red gown. It was beautiful, but it was too

ed at a black gown. She brought it out and gazed at

e the center of attraction for tonight, he had to be there and also look good. Ashton buttoned up his white shirt as he stared at himself in the mirror. His hair was glowi

y begun," she said, c

, so they have to wait for me," he sai

the jacket properly in the mirror before buttoning it. He was ready now. He turned around

e complimented. "My little boy

n chu

go," sh

tering and alighting below them. Ashton clenched his jaws as he scanned through the room. They were all people with class. He had to be on his

," Mikael ca

He was dressed in a lavender suit and his R

he new CEO," Mikae

ir grinned and shook Ashton's

up the good work your fathe

shton replied wi

short conversations with them. Completely gassed out afterward, he left the group and went to get himself a drink. He picked up a glass of Champagne f

shton felt disappointed and he wondered why. He sighed and took ano

n under the chandelier made her look outstanding. She was nervously looking around from the door. Ash

es smiled at her as he approached her with two glasses of champagne and one-half drunk. As he approached her, his fragrance filled her nose and she was almost lost for a second. She

e," Ashto