Before Tyler could speak, I immediately said, "Happy birthday, President White. You look stunning today. I'm Wanda Lane."
She was taken aback but still smiled. "So you're Miss Lane. Forgive me for not recognizing you. You look too beautiful tonight."
She was indeed a smooth and slick woman. She saw Tyler and me together so she addressed me as 'Miss Lane' instead of the usual 'Mrs. Grant'.
"It's mainly because I always look sloppy," I said gently.
During the conversation, Petra's gaze fell on Tyler’s hand that was holding mine. "You both know each other?”
Tyler glanced at me, eyes filled with pampering. He laughed. "Of course. We've known each other for over ten years.”
Petra was waiting to speak. The hall that was lively earlier quieted down and everyone looked toward the main entrance.
I, too, turned my head around in curiosity and saw a group of people in black walking in. They were led by a middle-aged man with an extraordinary presence. H
e was wearing sunglasses.
The man carried a huge bouquet of roses in his arms and slowly made his way toward Petra.
"That man is Grayson Louis. Everyone fears him wherever he goes,” Tyler whispered softly in my ear.
Petra smiled lovingly as she went up to him and received the roses. The looks that they gave each other certainly made it seem that they were more than friends.
I could not help but wonder. "What's their relationship?"
"An ill-fated relationship," Tyler said faintly.
I was even more confused. "Didn’t Petra only get married twice? The first time she had a daughter. After the divorce, she got married to Xander's dad. Who is this Grayson Louis?"
"It’s all just a show to fool others." Tyler sneered as he spat out some sarcastic words.
At that moment, Theo and Cindy walked over. Petra tugged Grayson along and walked toward them.
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