“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

 

“Shut up,” Zachary growled.

their gazes and said nothing

wrong?” Mr. Potter had a

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

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

spared nothing but a cold gaze, though he clapped politely

warm welcome when he saw him. “You’re here,

noticed him at that point, and they stood up to greet him. Zachary gave them polite nods, but he noticed a problem. All the

a seat, Charlotte.” After Louis had settled Charlotte down,

but his eyes were on Charlotte. Charlotte had mingled nicely with the partners and their family. She

took Zachary to the side and whispered, “Can we have one

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