The Screaming Pearl Necklace

MAVERICK

We stepped into the hall where the Charity Event was to be held. Immediately, whispers filled the room and all eyes fell on us.

"Mr. Black?"

"That's Mr. Black?"

"He hasn't been to one of these events in years. How come he came to this year's own?"

"I don't care. All I know is I'm feeding my eyes candy. This man is beautiful!"

"Back off... He's my man." Someone said and I raised a brow before looking down at Avery who kept her gaze on the floor.

"But who is that next to him?"

"Oh, she looks like a flower!"

"So beautiful and innocent."

"I wonder whose daughter she is and most importantly, who is she to Mr. Black. He has never shown up on the Media with a woman by his side."

"Well... This night is for us to find out."

I took two cups of wine off the tray of a passing waiter. I passed one to Avery who was staring down at her purse.

"You don't look happy even though you were enthusiastic about coming here today," I commented and I saw her face pale before she waved her hand and sa