Chapter 50

• Author’s POV
• ​Unsurprisingly, the expressions arrayed around the mahogany table were absolutely priceless the exact moment the command left Vesper’s lips. A heavy, stunned silence blanketed the private suite at Midnight Society as the Harrisford Group executives exchanged bewildered, wide-eyed glances. Eugene, in particular, frowned meaningfully at his young protégé, his protective instincts as a seasoned mentor instantly flaring to life. He stepped forward into the space between them, attempting to intercede before his star lawyer could be cornered by the city's most intimidating billionaire.
• ​"Mr. Harrisford, there is truly no need to trouble yourself," Eugene said, forcing a polite smile while deliberately stepping closer to Rosalina. "I'm actually going the exact same way as Rosalina tonight. I'll take her back to her neighborhood instead."