Wesley rarely made appearances at parties or social gatherings, so it wasn't surprising that these people didn't recognize him.
He didn't waste time on them, heading straight for Scarlett.
"You look stunning tonight," he said, not holding back his admiration.
Scarlett heard his words, spoken softly enough for only the two of them.
"What are you doing here?" she asked.
His voice was deep and irresistible.
"You're here, so I had to be."
The crowd couldn't help but gasp. "Wow, that's so romantic!"
"Wait! What's his deal with Scarlett?"
"Yeah, isn't she still married to Mr. Hastings? If that's true, they're both just playing around."
"The rich sure know how to have fun."
Patrick wasn't going to miss the opportunity to slander Scarlett. "You think Scarlett was in a rush to divorce me
