Chapter 119
Judys POV The Gala was just as beautiful as I imagined ; it was also incredibly crowded .
The moment our limo pulled up to the front entrance where everyone was lined up to get inside , the paparazzi were all over us .
Flashes of light nearly blinded me , and Walter had to take my hand and guide me through the doorway .
kept asking questions about what Irene was wearing and when they got a look at me , one of them recognized Ella Venutis design and started to ask me questions about it too .
The 1 I opened my mouth to answer them about where I got the dress , but Irene stopped me .
You dont want to talk to the press , she whispered .
They are nasty buggers and will twist anything you say .
I bit my lip and nodded .
We walked over to the security guards at the entrance , Ethan pulled out the invites for him and Irene .
The security guard looked at them for a moment before nodding and stepping aside for them to enter .
Walter handed the security guard our tickets next , and he looked them over before nodding and stepping aside from us as well .
Walter offered me his arm and I smiled thoughtfully as I took it .
The music was loud , and everybody was wearing dazzling gowns and suits ; I couldnt recognize anybody behind the masks , but I wasnt sure if Id be able to recognize anyone regardless .
This place is amazing , I breathed , staring up at the light streamers that danced across the ceiling .
Its beautiful .
First time at the Gala ? Walter asked , giving me a questionable look .
I nodded .
Is it that obvious ? I asked , feeling my cheeks warm under his scrutiny .
I guess its a new experience for us both then , he admitted .
I looked at him surprised .
Youve never been before either ? He shrugged causally .
Not to an American one , he told me .
Ive been to a few Galas in France , but nothing quite like this .
Im also way too busy with work , so I dont go out often .
So , what are we supposed to do at these things besides stand here and look pretty ? I asked , teasingly .
He smirked .
We drink and mingle with the rich , he replied .
When I chuckled , he grinned .
Can I get you a drink ? That would be great , I told him .
Anything besides champaign .
You arent a fan ? Chapter 01.19 Not really , I answered .
He nodded thoughtfully .
Ill make sure to remember that , he said , winking before he turned and walked towards the bar .
There you are , Irene said , draping her arm through mine .
Come on ; we have a reserved table over here .
I glanced behind her and saw that Ethan was already seated at the table .
I swallowed down the bile that rose in my throat as I willed my legs to move towards that table with Irene .
This was going to be one long night .
Gavins POV Mr.
Landry , how much are you donating for the Gala this year ? Mr.
Landry , who designed your suit ? Are you here with anybody special tonight ? I ignored the paparazzi as I often did , the second I reached the security guard , he nodded at me and let me in , without even needing my invitation .
As I stepped around him , I paused and reached into my pocket to grab my mask .
I slipped it over my face and then walked the rest of the way inside .
I truly wasnt a fan of these events , but as the person funding it , it was my duty to be here .
The staff were running around , trying to serve as many guests as possible .
Everybody was in their elegant attire , mingling amongst one another .
When they noticed me walking by , most women puffed out their chests , making their breasts look bigger , and batted their lashes .
I ignored them , just as I did with the paparazzi The first place I went to was the bar ; I paused when I saw Walter ordering a couple of drinks from the bartender .
If Walter was here , that meant Judy was here .
As if it was instinct , my eyes immediately found her .
She was seated rather uncomfortably at a table with Ethan and Irene .
It seemed that Irene was talking her ear off , and Ethan wouldnt take his eyes off Judy .
My blood boiled at the sight of it ; his eyes should only be for my daughter and no one else .
Was I seriously going to have to speak to him again about this ? And what was Judy thinking ? Wearing a dress like that knowing there were going to be unmated males around here and that she was going to be around her ex mate ? It was almost as if she wanted his attention .
Uncle ? Walter asked as he started to walk past , drinks in hand .
I turned my scrutiny onto him and nodded without uttering a single word .
Im glad you came , Walter said , a small smile on his face .
I hope that its okay that I took Judy here .
I know you had a thing about me dating one of your staff members .
But Judy is different .
I truly like her .
I might even be in love with her .
My blood went cold at his words .
Chapter 0119 In love ? Could Judy really be in love with this fool in return ? Walter had a history with women ; he fell in love too quickly , but he always ended up finding someone new and dropping his current love .