The multiple clattering of silverware on ceramic plates wasn't enough to drown the storm roaring in Jules' chest. How dare he show up at her house this way? She raged. What if she'd gone ahead with her plans and invited those photographers from the child modeling agency? They were a public brand-one headline away from chaos. Nolan's appearance alone would have sparked a story. And Evie? Evie had caused the first scandal, which had almost shaken her company to the knees. She was not about to have another, and in such a short time. "Pass the cream, Jules." Her mom said, snapping Jules out of her head. Jules blinked and turned to her mom. "Cream?" Her mom repeated. "Oh, right." Her eyes darted round the table which was packed with different kinds of food which weren't so heavy so the

