Lavinia froze, a flicker of panic flashing across her eyes, but it disappeared in an instant.
Forcing a polite smile, she turned to Andrew and said apologetically, "Sorry, I've got something to take care of. Let's talk another day." Waving her hand lightly, she hurried off in James' direction.
"Alright, see you."
Andrew couldn't miss the look in her eyes as she turned toward James—a look she couldn't hide. It was filled with an unmistakable flutter of emotions. He also noticed the sharp glance James cast in his direction—a cold, scrutinizing gaze with an unmistakable hint of warning.
Their relationship was definitely not as distant as it seemed.
Though shocked, Andrew mostly felt a bitter ache deep inside.
A sense of helpless defeat washed over him. He understood al
