The Billionaire's Off Chance: An Age Gap Second Chance Romance (The Rosii Family) by Shayla Frost

Author:Shayla Frost [Frost, Shayla & Frost, Shayla]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2023-12-27T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20

LANCE

I glance about for a sign of Chasmin, seeing she still hasn’t returned. Igor has given his speech and yet she’s not back. I’m a bit irritated. Some discontentment has been simmering between us, but I hope we clear it all up today. What excuse does she have?

Smiling thinly at the man talking to me, I politely extract myself from the conversation. As I’m heading to the restroom, hoping Chasmin isn’t avoiding me. I see Claudette in a rich burgundy dress exiting the restroom. She doesn’t see me. I watch her weave her way into the crowd until I can no longer spot her. I connect the dots immediately and march to the restroom.

At this moment, Chasmin steps out with a breezy smile as if nothing has happened between them. I doubt it. Claudette isn’t at the ball for no reason, especially not when she and Claudette were together for so long.

“Lance, I’m sorry I took so long. I was held up. We should return to the ball. I’ve kept you waiting too long.” She rests a hand on my arm, trying to steer me to the ball.

I hold her hand, fixing my gaze on her, wondering what has transpired between her and Claudette. She gives nothing away. “What’s the matter?” She frowns, tugging her hand from my grip.

“Claudette…”

“So, you’re acting this way because of another woman? Why do you have to bring her up?” Anger flashes over her features, and she quickly schools her expression with a tight smile. She speaks in a softer voice. “We should enjoy the night, Lance. Peacefully.”

I stop her from leaving. “What did Claudette do or say to you?” I ask in a harsh whisper. “I swear to God, if she dared hurt you she’ll regret it.”

A wary look flashes in her eyes. “No. Nothing that dramatic happened. She and I talked. Now can we go back and mingle with the guests?” Her lips draw into a thin line of disapproval.

I’m not satisfied with that answer. Claudette must have said something to have made her like this. Things were going well between us. “What did she say? You know better than to listen to her, Chasmin. I’ve told you not to.” I can’t help the scolding tone in my voice.

She scowls. “We shouldn’t do this here Lance. And don’t think you can tell me what to do. I’m an adult, not a child you can boss around.” We stare at each other for a minute, neither of us budging.

From the corner of my eye, I notice people staring, trying to look less suspicious. Letting go of her, I slide an arm round her back, smiling. “Yes, we should return to the ball. We’ll get back to this later.”

Damn it! I am not enjoying the ball in the slightest. We are unable to go through with the plans I had made afterward. The air between us is crackling with tension. I don’t know what her problem is, and why she won’t state it. Nevertheless, I blame Claudette.

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