Chapter 54: Shall we, love?
Fowler’s Auction Event Day
As Lorenzo’s sleek Bugatti came to a stop in front of the five star Bellvue Hotel, Ashley took a deep breath and smoothed out her stunning silver dress–one of the many extravagant gifts Lorenzo had given her.
She accepted his gifts at last because she didn’t know how to return them without hurting his emotions.
The cool evening air filled her lungs as the glass rolled down, and the sound of clicking cameras and chattering guests surrounded them. From a glance, anyone could tell it was a gathering reserved for only the elites.
Ashley carefully adjusted the provocative slit on her dress, stopping just above her mid-thigh. It was a deliberate choice. Christian preferred her in more modest attire, and she knew he’d be present tonight. Lorenzo, on the other hand, shared her taste in style, or worse, even preferred more scandalous clothes, as long as she had him to scare off other men’s gawking eyes. She shouldn’t feel this good about that—but she did.
As they stepped out of the car, a thrill ran through her, and a sly smile curved her lips. They were surrounded by high-profile guests, all dressed in designer gowns and sharp tuxedos. The air was filled with the scent of expensive perfumes and the hum of hollow chatters.
Typical of the rich. Everything was meant to feel polished, but obviously not all was sincere.
Ashley had to admit she felt a little out of place. She wasn’t used to these kinds of events—Christian had always taken Kayla instead of her. And even though she was now a CEO, her inauguration party was the only one she’d attended. But with Lorenzo by her side, she felt more confident. Just a little more.
Lorenzo offered her his arm, and she hesitantly took it.
His caramel skin stood out beautifully against hers, reminding her just how much she’d loved the contrast from the very first time. She inhaled deeply when the memories tried to rush in, pushing them back.
"You look stunning... just like always," Lorenzo whispered, his warm breath brushing against her ear.