Chapter 21. In the Bathroom

Adeline's POV

I sat on the couch holding a glass of lemonade in my hand while slow beat of music took over the whole hall. It was a Beautiful venue where Luciano had arranged his party and no one knew what was it all about.

Everyone was busy in their own work and aurora had gone with her mother to meet a few guests. I sat quietly sipping my lemonade when I felt someone’s eyes watching me.

The feeling sent goosebumps and I searched through the crowd discreetly to see who was it. My eyes soon fell upon... him. He was dressed in a black tuxedo with his two buttons undone giving a view of his chiseled chest making my heart to Race.

He was standing with a man from his business. His tall and muscular built towered over everyone in the room. His eyes on me suddenly made me clench my thighs. I felt hot despite the air conditioning that had been installed in literally every corner of this huge hall.

Something in me liquefied at his stare and I held t