Grumpy Billionaire Boss Protector : An Enemies to Lovers Romance by E. S. Lynn

Author:E. S. Lynn [Lynn, E. S.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2023-07-10T23:00:00+00:00

“The club does look different at night,” I say when we arrive at Club Harmony.

The open floor plan is filled with circular tables with about ten golden chairs tucked into each one, all draped in white cloth and topped with a vase filled with white roses in the center. The silverware and dishes are set up, waiting for guests to take their seats when dinner is served.

The room is already packed with guests, some of which I recognize from productions I’ve worked on in the past. I feel my chest tighten. What if I run into someone from Studio 42?

Ugh.

“I need to say hi to those people over there,” Carter says, as I scan the room for more familiar faces. So far, only a few people I faintly recognize. They probably wouldn’t even remember who I am if I approached them.

Carter places his hand on the small of my back and guides me toward a man and a woman standing near the far-end tables. They’re each holding a glass of champagne, immersed in conversation with one another.

“You two made it,” Carter says, flashing them a wide smile. I didn’t think his mouth was capable of taking up that much space on his face.

“Carter, darling,” the woman says. She faces Carter and they exchange a kiss on each cheek. When she pulls away, she beams at him with pride.

I raise a brow as I assess the situation. The woman is slender and as tall as Carter, wearing a plum, spaghetti-strapped gown that falls to her silver heels. Her brown hair is in a ponytail, with two ringlets framing either side of her face. She’s beautiful but looks a lot older than us. Possibly in her fifties. The man looks about the same age as her.

“Aunt Evelyn,” he says as he steps back. “And Uncle Martin.”

Uncle Martin gives Carter a single nod. “Good to see you, Carter. You’re looking more handsome than ever.” He raises his champagne glass to toast to…Carter’s good looks?

I chuckle to myself.

“Mia, this is Evelyn and Martin Adler, my aunt and uncle.”

I extend my hand out. “It’s nice to meet you both.”

“Wow, Mia, you’re beautiful,” Evelyn says, never taking her brown eyes off my face.

“Thank you,” I say. “So are you.”

“How are your parents doing?” Evelyn asks, fast to change the subject. She places one of her hands on Carter’s shoulder. “It seems they never come to New York anymore.”

Carter shrugs. “I haven’t spoken to them in a while, so your guess is just as good as mine.”

Judging by his tense shoulders, it seems Carter and his parents aren’t close. His relationship with them must be a sensitive subject for him. I wonder why. He seems comfortable around Evelyn and Martin though.

“The next time you hear from them, send our regards,” Martin says, thinking nothing of Carter’s brief update on his parents. Whatever is going on between them, Martin and Evelyn must be aware of it.

“When did the two of you get here?” Carter asks. “How’s the scene?”

Evelyn sighs.

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