Chapter 19

• Layla discreetly excused herself from the conversation, finding solace in a quiet corner of the room. Her heart was still racing from her brief encounter with Christian, and she needed a moment to collect her thoughts.
• A Few Minutes Later
• Christian and Robert engaged in conversation, their voices blending with the elegant murmur of the gala. Robert shared his satisfaction with the way people's faces looked, especially Matthew's, as they observed Christian's dramatic transformation.