But hadn't he explicitly stated that he would be attending with his woman, Sophia Harrison? Could something unexpected have happened?
Vivian wasn't the only one puzzled, the charity event's organizer was curious too.
During his brief exchange with Ethan, the organizer inquired, "Mr. Benton, you didn't bring a companion tonight?"
Ethan shot the organizer a look as icy as a winter's gale, his tone as cold as glacial ice, "So, I can't get in without a date?"
"No, no, not at all! I didn't mean that!" The organizer was taken aback by Mr. Benton's unexpected rage, apologizing profusely in his surprise.
Just as Ethan turned away with a stormy face, Nathaniel had finished his small talk and returned to Vivian's side.
He gestured towards Ethan's retreating figure and said to Vivian, "Did you
