It read: Director of Bank of Wavery. Mr. Shaw.

The bank director appeared extremely refined, unbuttoning a button on his coat. After exchanging some pleasantries, he asked, “Is Ms. Warren alone?”

“Yes.” Josie remained poised, her keen observation skills allowing her to see through the person in front of her. That man was here to cause trouble.

The exchange of glances revealed a formidable character.

“I’m also alone.” Zachariah looked toward the stage. At that moment, many people in the banquet hall were dancing. Seemingly struck by an idea, he asked, “I wonder if Ms. Warren would be interested in having a dance?”

Josie hadn’t guessed that he was there to cause trouble. She instinctively wanted to refuse, but then she heard him say, “Mr. Campbell has a partnership with our bank. If you want to meet him, I can help.”

Josie swallowed the refusal that had reached the tip of her tongue. He was a figure in the banking world, and she couldn’t afford to offend him. She placed her hand on his extended invitation gesture and said, “My dancing might not be very good. Please be understanding.”

the center. No one would turn down a spectacle.

took was precise, making her and Zachariah the center of attention. Zachariah leaned in slightly. “I can’t help but feel a sense

“Huh?”

reach his eyes as he said, “As the old saying goes, one

expression changed. “Mr. Shaw-”

was a friend of

Warren, you are truly capable. In all the

grip forcefully, but unexpectedly, she

stiff. “Please behave yourself. Dexter and I are on the verge of a divorce, so it’s inaccurate to call me your friend’s wife. Besides, I didn’t entirely choose to be in this situation, so perhaps you could refrain from

smile, revealing his

her to stand, Zachariah’s smile faded.

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