AVERY
My gaze dropped to my phone as I saw the message that entered. It was from Emma, crying for help.
Roman and I lifted our gaze and happened to lock our gaze. ‘Did he get the same message I got? What's going on?’
I stood up from the gathering politely, “I'm sorry, guys. I have to leave now,” I said.
“This dinner was for you, girl,” Halley said, disappointment written all over her face.
“I will make it up to you all. It's an emergency,” I replied, my voice laced with urgency.
“Okay, run along,” Chloe said with a small nod.
“Thank you,” I said, giving her a small smile.
“I will take you there,” Elliot said, standing up to follow me.
“No, Mr Elliot, thank you. I have ordered a cab already,” I replied, politely, heading out of the restaurant.
Before I steppe
