“Alright.” Mr. Potter led them to the banquet hall without further ado. Zachary scanned the cars in the parking lot, but he didn’t see the silver Rolls-Royce. Looks like Charlotte isn’t here. His frown subsided. Now I can get into business.

An uplifting piano tune was heard upon their entrance, and thunderous applause followed. Zachary didn’t pay any heed to it, since Louis was an outstanding pianist, and he just had to show off at every banquet.

But he was shocked to see the pair in front of the piano when he got close.

“Ms. Lindberg came!” Ben was stunned.

“But we didn’t see their car.” Marino was baffled.

“Ms. Lindberg came twenty minutes earlier. She went to Sir Louis’ villa and came with him,” Mr. Potter whispered.

 

“Damn woman.” Marino glared at Morgan.

to spell trouble.” Ben frowned at

 

“Shut up,” Zachary growled.

their gazes and said nothing

wrong?” Mr. Potter had

Ben whispered something to him, and Mr. Potter nodded. “I understand. I know what must be

applause filled the banquet hall. Sir Louis held Charlotte’s hand

Zachary spared nothing but a cold gaze, though he clapped politely too,

welcome when he saw him.

up to greet him. Zachary gave them polite nods, but he noticed a problem. All the partners brought their own

After Louis had settled Charlotte down, he quickly welcomed Zachary. “What

but his eyes were on Charlotte. Charlotte had mingled nicely with the partners and their family. She even brought gifts for them, though Morgan and Lupine were the ones holding

Zachary to the side and

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