The voice was low, carrying an authority that left no room for argument.
Charles's pupils contracted the instant he saw the man's face.
"Leo Wallace?"
Charles's voice sounded as though it were being squeezed through his teeth.
He stared fixedly at the hand resting on my waist, his brows knotted tight.
"What kind of play are the two of you putting on?"
He laughed coldly.
"Cecilia, you'd resort to a cheap trick like this just to spite me? Of all the people in the world, why him?"
He looked at me, and a flicker of pity even crossed his eyes.
"Do you have any idea who he is? He's my biggest business rival. He's only playing along so he can watch me make a fool of myself. Don't be stupid. Go change your clothes and go inside. Don't embarrass yourself here."
Amber's face went pale, bu
