“Maybe he’s with one of the business partners.”
Vanessa frowned.
“He doesn’t even look like he belongs here.”
Then she marched across the marble floor and confronted him.
“Who let you enter this party?”
Daniel looked surprised.
“I was invited.”
“By whom? The catering company?”
Nearby guests exchanged uncomfortable glances.
Daniel remained calm.
“I don’t think I need to explain my invitation to you.”
That only made Vanessa angrier.
“This is my new boyfriend’s party. These people are important, and you clearly don’t belong here.”
Daniel raised an eyebrow.
“Your boyfriend’s party?”
“Yes! Brandon Mitchell. Perhaps you’ve heard of him.”
Daniel paused.
“Brandon Mitchell?”
Vanessa smiled smugly.
“Exactly. So unless you want security to escort you out, I suggest you leave.”
Then Daniel looked past her toward the entrance.
A man in a perfectly tailored navy suit had just entered.
The moment he spotted Daniel, his face lit up.
He hurried across the ballroom, smiling broadly.
“Daniel! There you are! I’ve been looking everywhere for you.”
The newcomer grasped Daniel’s hand.
“Sorry to interrupt,” he said. “The board members have been asking when you’ll make your appearance.”
Daniel smiled.
“I was enjoying the conversation.”
The man noticed Vanessa.
