i Thompson stood in front of her closet, nervousness getting the better

with a slit by the side. she tried it on

the cloth across her room to meet wi

n, a satisfied smile finally found its way to he

rinned admiring how fitted and j

nd wandered to the event. Of course, she'd attended galas and fundraisers but nev

hair into loose waves. "It's my time to shine." She gri

when he heard footsteps, slowly he took his gaze up and a proud

led and pecked his che

eart." He said w

nie had promised to send her a ride and she just

herself a wide smile found its way to her lips. Stephanie's just the perfect friend always looking out for he

he casted her mind bac

f her reverie "enjoy your evening Miss Thompson." He sai

t hall, some were alone, in pairs and others had security guards

splash of wealth. She heard a familiar voice and her eyes darted towards the direction. She spotted Stephan

e squealed making her way to Lexi. "Y

med, a shy smile cre

ant to meet the guests?" She asked in excitement

er to have fun?" Lexi giggled as he

n?" Steph wriggled her brows and

lips softly. "You've outdone yourself again

at softly and turned to Lexi. "Uhm..Lexi, meet Jay. My boyfriend, and Jay,

aces and some well... Familiar faces since they've been at the Los Angeles tin

at? She

met his Amber eyes. Lexi's heart

e teased, waving her hand

no way she'd escape getting teased by

ate writer?" Jay asked and Stephanie winked at Lexi, who instan

the start of the fundraising a

tanding at the podium. His amber eyes locked onto h

he Blackwood Empire." Julian began and applause rented the air. "Tonight, we gather to

im. Billionaire entrepreneur and heir, Philanthropist, elusive bachelor. Although there were rumours swirling a

ge again and then the

ring. "I knew you'd notice

o play cool. "I'm just...looking

riends, and leave you ladies to have fun." He winked and planted a soft kiss on Step

ng teased now that they were alone. "Can this night get

to hang out with Julian." She t

tease." She

ement with the caterers I've gotta go give

"You're leaving me alo

he's a force." Stephanie said with a serious expression. "Do whatever you want

wd, greeting people she bumped into a

and grabbed a glass of wine from a passing waiter and bega

und, taking in the lavish decorations and staring at the top Elites in Los Angeles, but non

just her ideal spec. But was she kidding? He'd always remain her spec to

standing near the bar, with a Blond

e glared at the girl, then Julian took his g

nd meeting very successful writers and who knows? She could meet someone who'd spur her to be

Lexi collided with a

ywhere and on the suit of the man she'd bumped

Amber eyes locking onto hers, recognis

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