Chapter 39

ELOISE

He looked immaculate as always in a tux, accompanied by someone I hadn't met before. The man he was talking to bore a striking resemblance to him in terms of appearance and facial features, except for the brown hair and the age. They were engaged in casual conversation, seemingly oblivious to the buzzing crowd around them, each moment captured by eager photographers.

It was as though time had frozen. He had really come, and it seemed he didn't need an invitation. He walked freely into the venue and seemed acquainted with those around him. It was possible that he and Braden had worked together on a film before; after all, Adam was also a Hollywood film producer, and maybe their paths had crossed outside.

"They are the people we're meeting tonight," Callum's voice caught my attention.

"Who?"

"The Waldorfs, but we'll catch up with them later. Let's head inside," he said.

I ignored the baron, and my gaze fixed on Adam's every step as he drew closer until our eyes finally locke