this hour. Her towel slipped and fell to the floor.

bout his sudden appearance. Soren stood silent, looking a

o get his attention. "Is there

private, especially in front of your friends at the party." He turned to leave but stopped sudde

ng build. Tonight was important; it was the grand party to celebrate his new role as the CEO of his

ed to prove himself as a good CEO, and he ne

ning black dress. The dress hugged her body perfectly, making her feel beautiful but

even if it was just for show. The thought of everyone watching her made her anxious, but she

rightening as he looked at her. She looked amazi

gnore his charming look. They both unde

Soren said, fastening his cufflinks. "I can play the

plied, feeling a

full of employees and guests, all dressed nicely. Soren took her hand and led her th

o colleagues and clients, and each handshake and smile were carefully practiced. "This

ived applause. He raised his hand for silence. "Thank you, everyone! I'm

smiling brightly as sh

ect with people, secure his position, and gain support from his employees. This was his

Josie as he walked toward the ba

hispered, but Sore

g," Soren greeted, shaking his h

t's a big responsibility," Mr. Torrey replied, scrutin

oren said confidently. "I have some ideas

before we discuss plans," Mr. Torrey said, sip

"I understand. I w

was no longer where he had left her. Fear w

searched for Josie. He rushed in to find her backed into a cor

e friend holding a glass out

couraging her to try some wine," Marcus said, trying to

ghter. "If you wanted to know our story, you could have asked me directly. Yo

might face consequences for their act

stake, man?" one asked. "We're friend

do this again," he said, finally steadying himself. "If you want to drink, I'

sie, using his suit jacket to cover her. Sh

n they got home. "You should have just ignored them

lped him lie down. Before she could leave, Soren pulled her closer.

bit drunk, and I can prove it." He leaned in to ki

iss badly, but she

ect," Soren said, trying to attract her. He pulled her cl