Chapter 79

Tasha’s POV

The event organizer shook my hand again. 

"Your foundation has contributed so much, and we're so honored you could join us. It might seem a little plain to you, but I promise you'll have a great night." 

"A little plain?" I asked. "True elegance is simplicity." Topher furiously typed my words into his phone. 

"Great quote, Ms. Nichols." I nodded to the organizer and walked into the banquet hall.

 "When are you going to remember to call me Tasha?" I asked my assistant. 

"When you're not being honored at an awards dinner," Topher said. I smiled at his prim tone. 

"Well, Ms. Nichols' image is all thanks to you, so I can't complain." My young assistant's ears reddened. 

"I'll go and find our table. You just mingle. And enjoy yourself." His reminder was serious. Even Stan had complained that all my tabloid shots looked too stern. 

I still wasn't used to the pomp of high society chari