uc

d left behind, Elena's walls were now strengthened, making her a fortress. As I left h

a bargain, howe

the backseat of my vehicle and c

ed, "Give me the specifics of Car

miere gala, is that corre

g. Please send me an inv

it, Mr. Montgomery.

as I answered, "No." "

f Elena believed she could keep me out, she was very wrong. T

e me today, I would show h

le

gala. Stylists argued over accessories, models hopped between

nd the guest list is finalized," she continued, hardly catchin

d continued to ruminate ove

of my face, Mia exclaimed, "

ded to grin. "I just

eyebrow. Tell me if you need a break,

d to make Carter Luxe a household name at the event, so

orts, I couldn't get hi

opportunity to p

g the idea. He was not wor

uc

lays, sparkling chandeliers, and soft golds and whites

while fixing my cufflinks. I planned

nd heads turned. Although there were benefits to being

hair was styled in an attractive twist when I saw her close to

mories came rushing back. However, nostalgia was

a," moving into h

e turned to face me. "W

ying the event," disregar

ent," she said icily.

the invitation Max had obtained. "And I hav

e remained silent. She turn

her, I yelled,

lted and faced me once again

o talk,

e yelled. "And I said ther

nd spoke more softly. "

s. "Assume nothing about what I mea

e get to know you again,"

r face inscrutable. After that, she sho

still believe that with enough effort,

ed, when she turned and vanished i

liffh

a danger to the barriers she has set up. In the meanwhile, oblivious to t

ormation? Can Elena withstand the att