(Derek)
The ballroom was noisy, filled with the kind of energy that came when people were either surprised or impressed. And tonight, it was both.
News of my official role as heir to Stone Industries had spread fast. I could already see a handful of people ready to corner me about deals or partnerships.
But for the moment, all I cared about was catching another glimpse of Olivia. I spotted her across the room, laughing with a small group. At least she was feeling better now, after talking to her adoptive family.
I took a step toward her, hoping to catch her eye, when someone stepped right in front of me.
I didn’t even need to look to know it was Lila. Her perfume was too strong and unmistakable. I fought the urge to sigh.
“Derek,” She said, a smile on her lips that was too smug f
