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nded with the buzz of discussion. Cole's steady yet firm touch on the s

down." I felt an uncontrollable chill

ou to say," as another immaculately dressed pair came up

d with ease. Aria, you're doing

rced grins made me feel like a puppet. Cole appeared unconcerned and in p

men!" Everyone's attention was drawn to the stag

ence shining in his blue

e already trained on us before I could reply. As voice

press my gratitude to everyone for coming tonight. As you are aware,

d before settling on me. "But there's

n

held my breath, feeling a shock

s he remarked, "I'd like to introduce you to someo

spotlight while the room exploded in gasps and whispers. Co

y moving, he mutter

shakily but clearly, "It's... an honor to be h

losure, as seen by the hurried applause that followed. I ha

ter reclaimed the microphone and the focus

ming with fake sweetness,

d around. Her crimson dress fit her shape flawlessly, and her s

Kaitlyn," in

at me. And the fortunate woma

ed, trying to

e. "To have captured Cole's interest so

not going to give up. "I gue

ngers around my waist. After a brief momen

ope is that you are aware of what you are goi

aining a calm tone of voice despite the

d to Cole. I won't keep you, though. Hav

realized I'd been holding a

s he remarked, "Her w

let things go, I said as I watch

ged. "But if we remain fo

. However, I was rapi

-

oks, and more phony smiles. I had the impression that I was wa

the unexpected

ce frantic, "Pardon me, Mr. Montgomery." "T

t scowled. "Gi

e turned to face me. "Remain

ob before I could repl

out, hoping to find a peaceful spot to hide, but instead,

speaking to, but the way they kept

re the

overcame me. I stepped closer, out of sight,

id in a sharp yet hushed voice.

concealing somethin

perhaps he is. In any case, I do

tlyn was looking for something, not just suspicious. And

and met my gaze before

red with a cold smile.

eply, but nothing came

hope you're prepared for what's about to happen. Because yo