Chapter 67. Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing (2)

ROBERT

"Mother brought me here. She's my date for the evening." 

Dylan’s words repeated in my ear and my face whitened instantly. A slight cough escaped my lips and I nearly choked on my saliva.

Amanda was here. At this party? Had she come with him? No… this was an expensive joke—a lie. 

But it wasn't, and yet again, another agonizing realization hit me like a punch to the stomach. 

My mind raced as I remembered the last time I'd seen my ex-wife. 

She'd just visited my office a few days before and noticed the invitation to the masked ball party on the table. 

So she’d followed through with her words—of attending the non-invitation access party— and brought Dylan along with her. How convenient. Fuck!

"It might also interest you to know that mother has been fuming since you walked into the hall with a lovely young woman by your side. She's not in a good mood, and..."