Chapter 177

“If I may be so bold, Gwen. After having the pleasure of your lover’s ‘approval’ pressed against me for two dances, I can say that it’s unlikely that Felix will be able to properly impress you. You’re a very lucky lady.”

“Once again, I have to tell you that I’m right here. I can hear everything you two are saying. Shouldn’t this discussion be held in the ladies’ room or something?” questioned Steve. “Nadiya, you didn’t have to press so close to me. Then I wouldn’t have rubbed you the wrong way, so to speak.”

“Believe me, Steve. You rubbed me the right way!” laughed Nadiya. “I am so jealous of Gwen.”

Gwen and Steve joined Jordan a short time later, and together they went to help Charlie and the band set up the equipment. Then they played the set they had been doing at the Olympia Theatre. The trade delegations loved it.

President D’Anjou beamed as he thanked Gwen, Steve, Jordan, and the band. He had managed to entertain his guests with some very popular singe