“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.

is going to spell trouble.” Ben

 

“Shut up,” Zachary growled.

gazes and

wrong?” Mr. Potter had

Mr. Potter nodded. “I understand. I know what must be

concluded, and thunderous applause filled the banquet hall. Sir Louis held Charlotte’s

them for looking like a perfect couple, while Zachary spared nothing but a cold gaze, though

welcome when he saw him.

nods, but he noticed a problem. All the partners brought their own date with them, and even Louis had Charlotte with him. Only Zachary came

had settled Charlotte down, he quickly welcomed Zachary.

is going on?” Zachary was asking Louis, but his eyes were on Charlotte. Charlotte had mingled nicely with the partners and their

side and whispered, “Can we have one more partner

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