Graham waited.
“Vanessa’s gone home.”
“I’m sorry the evening became uncomfortable.”
Brandon shook his head.
“You don’t need to apologize. She shouldn’t have threatened your guest.”
Graham studied him.
“Did she understand that?”
“I don’t think so.”
A server approached with a tray of water glasses.
Brandon recognized her from earlier.
She’d been nearby when Vanessa confronted Daniel.
He took a glass.
“Thank you,” he said.
She nodded.
Then Brandon stopped her.
“Excuse me. I know you were standing near the entrance earlier. I’m sorry my guest made the situation difficult for everyone.”
The server looked surprised.
“Thank you, sir.”
She continued toward the next table.
Graham watched her go.
Then he turned back to Brandon.
“It’s an awkward evening for you.”
“Yes.”
“But you’re still here.”
Brandon glanced toward the stage.
“I came to celebrate the acquisition and meet the people I’ll be working with. I shouldn’t forget that because my evening didn’t go as planned.”
Graham nodded.
“Then enjoy the rest of the party.”
A few minutes later, he stepped onto the stage.
He thanked the employees who’d spent years building Everline, the investors who’d supported the acquisition, and the partners who’d helped complete the transaction.
