Paul sat down, and discontinued our discussion when the guests began to arrive, but I couldn't stop thinking about his words. The only thing he could do to "close" that chapter was by talking to Alexander, but he had nothing to talk to him about other than Tristan, and honestly, I was terrified.
Michelle came to the table ten minutes after she left the event hall. I wondered at her severe and serious-looking expression, because she had had a sour face since we arrived. I decided to ignore her, and paid attention to the welcome and opening speech from the event hosts, leading to the toast. With a big smile, I clinked my glass with each member of our team. I enjoyed the sweet fruity taste of the sparkling champagne before my assistant appeared in my field of vision.
"Ms. Sarah, i think now
