Brian's POV
A few days later, the Alliance Charity Gala finally arrived.
To be honest, I wasn't happy about it.
According to my original plan, Ashley was supposed to attend with me. And it wasn't just about public opinion.
She's got a stunning figure, beautiful features—back at those previous galas, wherever Ashley showed up, she was the center of attention.
And naturally, I got plenty of the limelight because of her.
These past few days, every time I think about her being with another man, it just drives me mad. Seriously furious.
I held a glass of wine in my hand, with Silvia clinging to my arm.
She had clearly put a lot of effort into her appearance tonight, wearing a pale lavender gown, trying her best to give off a delicate and harmless vibe—like some fragile
