Chapter 72. Punishment

"I'm quite impressed with your ability to analyze business," Adrian Stone muttered as he rose from his chair. Sarah pretended to show her awkward face, scratching the back of her neck and blushing.

Adrian glanced at her momentarily but quickly averted his gaze and walked ahead of her, who hurriedly followed him.

"So, do I have a party I need to attend tonight, Miss Riley?" he asked, his hands busy typing something on his phone with a smile now and then. Sarah knew he must be talking to that woman, Kate Miller.

"No, you don't have it, sir, but your mother called earlier and asked you to attend her charity dinner at Savor The Scene tonight," said Sarah quickly.

Adrian stopped walking and turned to Sarah, "My mom? When did she call?" he asked irritably. "This afternoon, sir, um, right after lunch," said Sarah, looking at Adrian with her innocent face. "Did she ask anything else?" he asked, a l