Ellie's POV
Seeing James here only meant trouble and that is what I'm going to avoid by all means. I took my gaze away and departed from the area.
"We need to find a way to leave," I told Ryan.
"Leave? But the event hasn't finished yet," Ryan complained.
"I know but James is here," I revealed.
"Yes, I know and so what if he is here?" he asked.
"You speak as if you don't know this guy,"
"I do, but I don't think he'll be stupid enough to try anything here,"
A waiter passed by with champagne I took it and had a sip.
"You don't know this guy the way I do."
"He is stupid enough to do anything, you didn't look into his eyes they were radiating hate and anxiety." The way I spoke, it was evident that I was afraid.
I know I am supposed to be strong but now wasn't
