Daniel's POV I had just gotten to the company, still wondering why Annabel had left the party so early yesterday. I had specially invited her; she should have at least spared me some time. But no—I was simply told she had left when I asked about her. Was she actually trying to avoid me again? And what hurt me most was that I noticed Lucian was not present after her disappearance. They must have left together, probably to go have a good time. I was not having it. My chest was burning. Who does she think she is? I pressed the elevator button and walked in. Just when it was about to close, someone rushed in and stopped it. I raised my head to see who it was and met Annabel. From her face, I could tell it all—she was not expecting to bump into me. “Mr. Stroke… I’m sorry, I will tak

