ancing around like a cheap dancer. What an embarrassment to the Barnett family!" Verena spa

s. "Do you want everyone here to know the Barnett family's private affairs? Look at your

cheeks flushing

other in public stung deeply, and

soft and soothing. "Please, don't quarrel. We're here to have fun, not

ht. "Kaelyn might just be upset with Landen after last ni

s expression darkened, his

er gaze demurely, though a fleeting spa

off the dance floor, her energy waning after several songs. Tuggi

able receding hairline staggered toward her, his breath thick with alcohol. "Miss, w

ut a word, she brushed past him, her head held

trailed after her, his voice growing louder and more

ming to a bar is only here to seduce men! You sho

p, mocking smile curving her lips. "Here's a hint - keep beha

th rage. "Do you even know who you're messing with? I'm Kolton Dawson! My family owns th

with Verena and Claire, caught the confron

wife, and seeing her harassed by some lowli

e dripping with concern. "Landen, there are too many people here. If this turns into a scene, the repercussions will be mes

easoning cutting throug

people here might not recognize her. If he acted rashly, it could d

to remain still, though his gaze remaine

epped forward, placing himself prot

rd onto Kolton's chest. "Before you throw threats around, think about whether you're qualified. Not everyone h

he glanced at the sleek, embossed lettering.

vice president of

at

through the onlookers, including Landen and his companio

of the most influential corporations globally, dwar

and jealousy. How did Kaelyn know someone of such hi

ce - was this why she readily agreed to div

satisfied smile. With a deliberately casual tone, she murmured, "Kaelyn seems to share a close bond with the vice president o

long ago!" Landen clenched his fists, his teeth grinding together as

, murmurs rippling as more people turn

e. "The executives of Starbright Group are notoriously secretive. Just

- this was his turf. Even if the man was g

have you tonight," Kolton spat venomously, his words dripping

ac

off as Kaelyn's hand struck his f

with the imprint of her palm. He turned to glare at her, his expression twisted

tationed nearby sprang into action, encircling

" Sebastian whispered, hi

racing. Her men were here, too, and if they reall

a deafening bang erupted

e as patrons sca

n!" someon

meone's

he commotion, commanding and unmistakably authoritative. "The Military