Elaine
The event went well with a few speakers invited to speak; experienced, reputable business persons who were my parents' business acquaintances. They seemed pleased with how I continued their legacy. It all went well, and it was currently the after-party and conference dinner. The atmosphere was bubbling yet peaceful.
I smiled at Alexander as we returned to our table.
"You look more beautiful than I expected," He complimented.
I chuckled, "Receiving compliments from you is rare."
"I am quite experienced at charming women."
"The jewel gifting and compliments are quite cliché if you ask me, but they work every time. I fear gifting me things would rather make me entitled to them."
"I have had my experience with other women..."
I cut him off, "I am aware, Alexander; the whole worl
