Chapter 24 The Claims Of A Heart

• On the night of the gala, Abaddon watched as Aurelia nervously entered the grand venue. Her face fell in awe at seeing the place adorned with elegant decorations. She had dressed in a simple but elegant black dress to most, but to Don it was a garment that begged to be ripped off her body and thrown to the corner of his bedroom. It was a floor length off the shoulder dress that hugged her thick and seductive curves as if it were on a mission to draw attention from every man in the room. And when she walked the slit in her dress released the bountiful thigh that he remembered wrapped around his neck only nights ago.
• Usually, he would deny the invitation to attend. He would send a large donation instead of his presence. But this time, he reconsidered. He had decided to attend the charity gala after learning that Aurelia would be performing. The thought of hearing her play in such a setting intrigued him, and he could not resist the opportunity to see her again.
• Throughout the evening, Abaddon found himself drawn to Aurelia's side, listening to others engaging her in conversations about art and music. He noticed how she lit up when discussing her passion for playing the piano and her admiration for local artists. He decided to test the waters, offering to buy her some of the extravagant art pieces on display, but to his surprise, she politely declined.