Chapter 34

As they drove, the driver attempted to strike up a conversation, “So, are you excited about tonight’s event?”

Grace replied with a hesitant nod. She wanted to ask about Adam’s whereabouts, but her anxiety kept her silent.

The driver sensed Grace’s unease and continued, “Don’t worry, ma’am. I’m sure the young master will be there to join you soon. He probably got held up with something important.”

Grace appreciated the driver’s attempt to comfort her, but she couldn’t help feeling uneasy.

“You are the first one to join the party with him after all these years and he never had a companion till now,” the driver said as if he knew about Adam.

“Pardon?” Her voice was above a whisper.

“Actually, he started to attend this charity party when the age of 16, I think. His father introduced him to the business world, and all these years, he would accompany his father or come alone. You are his first companion, Mrs. De La Cruz,” the driver revealed a piece o