Chapter 69

Kelly POV

Blood seemed to drain from my face. Anderson? In Italy? I must've forgotten this was a show organized for designer's, but it still stung to see him here. My breath hitched as I let my eyes travel again, landing beside him was Kate. Her presence only made it worse. I tore my gaze away quickly, my grip tightening around the stem of my wineglass as I fought to steady my emotions. But Anderson’s eyes, those piercing, unyielding eyes never left mine.

Adrian, oblivious to what's happening, continued his cheerful chatter about the gala. I was grateful he hadn’t noticed anything unusual, and I planned to keep it that way. Slowly, I let my gaze flicker back to where Anderson had been seated. To my relief, he was gone. A wave of calm washed over me, and I let out a soft sigh. Maybe this was just an unfortunate coincidence. Maybe—

“Kelly?” Adrian’s voice snapped me back to the present.

“Hm?” I turned to him, forcing a small smile as I pus