Chapter 23. Two Glasses of Champagne

"Jason...." The boy's name slipped from the lips of the previously flabbergasted Annastacia. 

JC smiled amusedly at Anna, who seemed very surprised by his presence by her side. "Startled?" he asked, then kissed Anna's cheek, which suddenly turned red. 

From the seat next to Anna's right, the girl's fiancé frowned with displeasure at seeing JC kiss Anna's cheek. "Anna, we have to come closer for a family photo," said John trying to keep Anna away from JC. He got up from the chair and stretched out his right hand in front of Anna. 

Of course, Anna welcomed John's outstretched hand and then got up from her seat to walk toward the stage with John. She was leaving the hanging conversation with JC just now. Her heart was pounding irregularly. Occasionally she looked at JC, who was sitting relaxed in his place. 

The young man was still staring at Anna. His gaze followed Anna wherever she was. Anna's simple yet elegant appearance made him fall in