That brief romance was like a fleeting bloom. Sometimes, she even felt that her two months with Sebastian were nothing but a dream, and upon waking, it had all vanished into thin air.
The joyful, babbling sounds of Alora's childish voice rang in her ears.
Riley snapped back to reality and looked at her daughter. The little girl was thrilled by the garden full of blooming flowers, waving her tiny hands in the air. Her large, bright eyes sparkled, and she leaned forward eagerly, as if trying to pluck the petals herself.
Her daughter's innocent joy instantly swept away much of the gloom in Riley's heart.
She gently nuzzled her baby's fragrant cheek. "Sweetheart, you really are mommy's little ray of sunshine."
"This garden is beautiful."
A voice of admiration floated over from behind.
Riley turned to see that Macy had joined her in the garden. "Ms. Sinclair, what brings you out here?"
Macy walked up beside Riley, her gaze direct. "I came to find you."
Riley had a strong feeling that whatever Macy wanted wouldn't be good. "This is our third time meeting, isn't it?"
The implication was clear: We barely know each other, so what do you want from me?
Macy nodded. "Yes. The first time we met, I had my eye on your man. The second time, your man was my date. As for the third time..."
She paused, pulling a sleek invitation from her designer bag and offering it to Riley. "The day after tomorrow, the St. John and Sinclair families are hosting a strategic partnership signing gala. I hope you'll grace us with your presence."
Riley raised an eyebrow. "I'm neither an employee of the St. John Corporation nor a member of the Sinclair family. I hardly think I'm qualified to attend your business gala."


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