My Baby's Daddy

Chapter 403

They cruised down the road leading to the hotel where the benefit gala was being held. When it came to charity auctions and benefit galas in the upper-crust society, the charity aspect was often overlooked in light of the distinguished guest list. More valuable than any of the antiques and items in the auction were the connections one could make during an event like this.

As such, the benefit gala became a hotspot for powerful figures in politics and business to gather and acquaint themselves with those who could launch their careers and social lives into new heights.

It went without saying that Elliot was the main target for the social climbers this evening

Presently, Aliona was seated in her hotel room, checking her make-up in the mirror. She had seen Elliot’s name on the guest list, and she was delighted when she found out that he did not have a plus-one. If things went well, she could seize the chance to become his date for the evening.

Just then, the hotel manager whom she had ordered to keep her informed on the arrival of the guests called and said, “Miss Dora, Mr. Presgrave has arrived.”

“Alright,” she replied as a smile curled on her lips. After checking herself one last time in the mirror, she grabbed her sequined clutch and rose to leave the room.

She was dressed in a ravishing red dress tonight that gave a subtle view of her cleavage. Any man who saw her would undoubtedly be attracted to her.

When she was in the elevator, she gazed at her reflection and admired her flawless presentation. She wondered if she would catch Elliot’s eye as soon as she showed up in front of him, and there was a confident voice in her head that told her she would.

reaching the conference hall downstairs, she descended the stairs that led to the crowd that had gathered below. She was the princess of

nearly tripped on the hem of her skirt.

continued her elegant

list, which meant she should have been denied entrance the moment she showed

was powerful and intimidating enough to bring in anyone he pleased without

steeled herself as she walked toward Elliot. She was determined

latter made her way down from the landing. When Aliona looked at her, it was with unbridled contempt, but

“You’re here, Elliot.”

Dora,” Elliot greeted perfunctorily as he nodded

think you’d be here as well, Miss Tillman. If I’m not mistaken, your name wasn’t on the guest

of humiliation, but Anastasia took it in stride as she feigned exasperation and said, “Oh, I wish I didn’t have to come, but President Presgrave insisted and dragged me into this.

smile on Aliona’s face turned frigid. “Is

and interjected, “Come on, let’s

standing in their way. With a delicate