Vince's voice rang out clear and strong, instantly drawing every gaze in the ballroom.

Even Larkin looked up, his clouded eyes sharpening with interest.

For a few seconds, the room fell silent, the low hum of conversation vanishing as everyone took in the scene. Then, a curious voice piped up, "Whose daughter is that? I've never seen her before-she's stunning."

"Absolutely. She's got such grace, too. Do you think she's Vince's girlfriend?"

Sallie's face soured at once. "Would you all stop speculating?"

She might not care for Jessica herself, but that didn't mean she'd let anyone imply Jessica was attached to another man-Jessica was still Timothy's wife, after all.

Vince turned to Jessica, polite as ever. "Come with me, let's go greet my grandfather."

of her grandmother, though that thought did cross his mind. In the end, he shrugged it off. Maybe

Larkin

kindly face and, with a small nod, followed

Larkin, then stepped aside,

for her. "Grandfather,

He didn't come over right away, instead joining Mr. Smith

earlier had been from Mr. Smith; he and his mother had arrived

quiet the very air around her-and her beauty, even in a room full

to Timothy, curiosity lighting his face. "Tim, you and Vince are

interest in Mr. Smith's eyes, and his expression

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