Ryan's POV While talking with some of my colleagues at the gala, I couldn't help but still keep an eye on and look out for Ellie. I looked to the side of the hall where I had left her and to my surprise I saw her standing with a man and a lady whose faces I could barely see. "That face looks familiar," I thought to myself trying to identify who the person was. After a few minutes of trying to identify who he was, it finally struck me and immediately I knew that it wasn't a good situation for Ellie to be in. At first, I tried to be calm since I hadn't noticed anything strange that could pose a threat to Ellie. She is my partner and also my guest and as such my responsibility. I wouldn't have anyone harass or hurt her, not on my watch. At intervals, I looked towards Ellie's

