Chapter 31

I wish I could say the night went on without a hutch, but quite frankly I had underestimated Victoria's severe dislike for me.

After speaking with the golden couple, Roman and I became separated and I was surprised to find that I preferred staying by his side all night than with anyone else.

He and Mr. Martinez had a few more things to close off on and seeing him go into business mode like that showed we would be staying longer than I wished.

Victoria told me to come with her, that she had a few people she wanted me to meet.

Politely declining was out of the question, Roman had walked away and so did Yaakov…I couldn't say no to ‘my beloved’ mother-in-law in front of Mrs. Martinez's scrutiny.

So I agreed with a smile and we began to walk.

There was a group of posh looking middle aged women that stood at the far corner, seemingly in their own worlds. They were four in number and unfortunately, Monica was one of them.

When she noticed we were coming their way, she imm