I was still reeling from the shock when Julian introduced me to everyone at the table. "This is my wife, Serena."
"Hello, Mrs. Hale! Lucky guy, Mr. Hale. Your wife is so young and gorgeous."
Julian smiled politely and led me over to where Hudson was sitting. There was an empty seat beside him—Julian sat down in one and gestured for me to sit next to him.
"Serena, this is Mr. Reed. Our companies collaborate on quite a few projects. I wanted you two to meet." Julian had no idea we'd already crossed paths, and he made the introduction in all earnestness.
"Hello, Mrs. Hale." Hudson could put on quite the act. He held out his hand to me with a perfectly sincere expression.
I glanced at Julian, who didn't seem to suspect a thing, and shook Hudson's hand. To my surprise, he didn't let go rig
