~ Dale ~
It was exactly three days after my engagement when Rita let me know there was a meeting being held by Chloe, involving all her partnering company CEOs.
She'd said it wasn't compulsory, but I wanted to do.
I knew I probably shouldn't. Especially after my engagement.
But a part of me wanted to. The part that made me agree to leave my house that morning, head over to my car where I sat by the passenger's seat, the driver moving off to Chloe's company.
Rita was beside me, completing whatever work she did on her tab.
Ten minutes passed before the car stirred in.
A guard sauntered over, opening both sides of the door so we both got down.
Smoothly, I strutted in, Rita following beside me.
As expected, my presence commanded attention.
Many bowed as I got in. Some stared in awe,
