Chapter 23

“Nora, where did you disappear to? You know I don’t want anyone to get the chance to harass you. Please stay close” Brian asked adorably immediately she came in to the room.

“I went to get some fresh air from the balcony. You must forgive me, I am not used to this kind of attention.” Nora apologized and intertwined her hands with Brian. Somehow, she felt that she will be safe with him.

Brian didn’t think too much of what she said so he proceeded to introduced here to some of his friends. Who were impressed with her beauty and even looked at her with appreciation but they wouldn’t do anything about it.

She could see that they also came from a wealthy family. They emitted an aura of power and dominance. They were the kinds who were capable of just anything.

The party has been going on for some time now, so her father stood up and proposed a toast in her honour. He hugged her tightly and then raised his glass to her return. The crowd too followed.

People dispersed soon after and they we