Dashiell's hand dropped, but his eyes stayed on her, tracking her movements with an intensity that made her skin prickle.
However, behind her, Richard's voice cut through the moment.
"Mr Pierson!" Richard's tone was bright, almost bootlicking. "What a pleasant surprise. It's nice to see you here."
Reign blinked, turning to see her stepfather stepping forward, his hand extended.
Dashiell shook it briefly, his expression polite but distant.
"Mr Hayes."
Richard beamed as he had just won the lottery. "This is Reign, my stepdaughter." He wrapped an arm around Reign's shoulders, pulling her forward. The action made Reign stiffen, and Dashiell didn’t miss the reaction. "Reign, this is Mr Dashiell Pierson.” Richard Oblivious continued. ‘One of the most influential men in the city."
He shot
