oup of socialites. They were the kind of women who thrived on gos

et's have a little chat." One of t

anned them, she could already

o to them, feigning a sweet smi

at Camilla would take the simplest and less superior wine, but to their surprise

la pretended to notice it, an

ow does it feel to be engaged to the

chelor in the city' yet none of them agreed

ocr

an, returning her smile with her fake own. "It feels...unexp

her head. "Adjusting? My dear, if I were in your shoes, I'd be celeb

hy you didn't take the opportunity

slightly, but di

n. I mean, my husband is so sweet and caring, plus he has a lot of money, what m

ir faces. Although they managed to mask it, Camilla

t, but none of them did. Maybe Margret had told them not to as

ed to intervene, as she knew the intentions of those

aving a nice time, but I'm sorry to disturb

hanged glance

Camilla towa

gh I'd advise you to be a bit more restrained. Those women may smile to

r voice equally soft but firm. She wasn't abo

but now there were also some

the picture of poise, effortlessly maneuvering through

back as she conversed with the

nt. She snorted

a voice cut thr

perhaps in his sixties, with sharp d

om the magazines. He was one of the richest men in t

ed you as Cyrus's wife. Had no idea that the young man wo

, tilting her

man asking

ry begins wi

A clever one, aren't you? But tell me, my dear, are yo

enough to draw his attention further. "I believe strategy is the backbone of business, Mr

ou unders

ou test me a

, their interest in

t I won't make it difficult for yo

e to catch Cyrus watching her with a hardened expression. But before she could process his

make your way to the dance f

ready knowing what was coming, when she s

s was now clo

hy don't you go up

ion darkened. "

er like that." Camill

ould be glad someone is savi

hardened. "Did a

responsible, maybe nobody will be talking about your

Margret said, taking their

and rolled her eyes at hi

rry. Come on, let's dance and not keep them waiting. I'll fulfill all you

happy emotions. Her daughter in law is really sweet,

s mother, he knew she never meant her apology. But not wanting to be t

ancing floor, as the first no

expression, but to her surprise, his grip was firm, hi

this up?" He murmured against her e

you need me more than I need you? It's going to be a long time, especially w

grip on her waist tightened