Chapter 10

An hour later, I am finally happy to stop smiling. Mr. Crawford introduced me to so many people that my face felt like it would fall off if I smile at someone again. I walk around to find something to eat and drink. I have not had anything in my stomach since I arrived. While I am taking a sip of my wine, someone startles me and almost makes me pour my drink on myself.

“Do you have a death wish?” Mr. Jason asks. 

We are away from the party, so no one can see us or hear us. I left the crowd to enjoy some time alone, but I think I made a mistake. Mr. Jason looks like he wants to kill me, and there is no one here to save me. 

“What do you mean, sir?” I ask, taking a step away from him. I feel a little scared to be close to him right now.

“You think I didn’t see you out there, getting to know all the board of directors and to make it worse, you made sure to introduce yourself as my grandfather’s goddaughter.”

“Mr. Jason, I didn’t know the people y