Chapter 36

Christmas Eve

It had been eight weeks since the shooting. Cameron’s physical therapy was going well. He had been out of the wheelchair for a week and was now walking with a cane.

This year, the Van Dykes were hosting a Christmas Party at their estate. The crème de la crème of New York’s elite were in attendance.

Almost everyone patted Cameron on the back saying how glad they were to see him out and about.

Catherine had asked her mother to invite Angela King and Terrance. And they did come. They had a hard time mingling at first, but Mr. Townsend intervened, walking them around, making introductions. After that, they relaxed and began chit chatting with a few people.

Ava had also been invited. She was chatting with various people in the room. She hadn’t come with a date even though Catherine had said she could bring one.

Catherine was speaking to a potential client when Cameron whisked her away. There was a time