Chapter 38

Christopher hated gatherings like this the most.

It was brimming with mothers who were eager to make him their son-in-law and women who were ready to throw themselves at him.

If it wasn’t for Ryan personally making a trip to his office to invite him, which is very unlike him, he wouldn’t have bothered to attend this one either.

He was planning to leave right after greeting the stars of the night, but he couldn’t meet them even until their toast…

And after that?

He wouldn’t, not until he spoke with a certain woman.

And he did just that, as soon as he saw her leaving the room, he followed behind her, as discreetly as possible, and found her in the garden enjoying the night breeze.

Unknowingly a small smile made its way on his lips.

She has always enjoyed solitude and peace; silence was her sanctuary.

That is why he was waiting for her to leave the room to get some air.

Not wanting to disturb her peace, he approached her softly but what came next caught him off-guard.

He expected a glare