Seducing My Ex's Father In Law

"You don't look so bad either," I said, a smile spreading across my face as I took him in.

He grinned down at me, our bodies only inches from one another now.

"Have fun, you two," Irene said with a wink.

Gavin's eyes never left mine as he took hold of my hand.

"Are you ready to go?" He asked.

I nodded.

"Yes."

With that, we left for the auction.

The auction was a little over an hour away in neutral territory. It was held at a large and gorgeous museum. White pillars stood tall around the archway entrance, and I could see bouncers standing outside the door, checking in guests. Those I could see wore elegant gowns and tailored suits, and though I too wore an elegant gown, I felt a bit self-conscious, like I didn't belong here.

the small of my back sent an unexpected warmth throughout my body, making my cheeks flush as I looked up at him. He smiled down at me, his

the bouncers

said. "You may enter. Enjoy the

the guest list to know that Gavin was on it. Gavin nodded and guided me past them and

expensive and important. The watercolors and passion thrown into

auction is this way," Gavin told me, motioning for a door on the other side of

but I wasn't used to it. I still felt uncomfortable by

the front was a stage with a podium. A man stood tall at the podium; he was balding on top but had gray hair on the sides of his head. Like all the men, he wore a tailored suit, though his seemed a bit too big for his

in the middle of setting up their equipment. I had no idea this was going to be televised, and suddenly I was even more nervous if that was

reserved seats in the front," he told me, motioning for me to follow him. I went with him towards the front of the room, keeping

eyes shifting to Gavin. "I'm glad you

is something important

said. "Well, may the best win. There are many important and rich guests that are arriving tonight and that

Gavin said, his tone even and not revealing his emotions. I admired that about Gavin; how he could mask his emotions without effort wished that I could be more