A Night To Forget, A Lifetime To Remember.

e talking to a guest. The man's hand hung on her arm, and his words were t

o cause a scene. But just as sh

man froze, immediately recognizing Jack and the power his presence commanded. His charm giving w

ticed the relief in her eyes when she looked at him. She noticed she was still ho

ression showed she was still trying t

ally. But beneath his calm tone was a quiet confidence

r voice slightly shaky. She needed space to process her emotions. She quickly walke

mix of admiration and curiosity. His calm and genuine

nt she'd spent weeks planning. The chandeliers cast a warm glow over

a Smith, a renowned businesswoman. Tonight's success meant everything to Em

attention. She had seen potential in Emily and been supportive, but

rowd as she approached with her usual poised smile. "

ly replied, still feeling a bit nervous despite th

id, looking around the room, as her

conversations around him. His eyes wandered, but his mind was elsewh

faded. He took another sip of his dr

omposed, and confident in a way that stood out. Something about her caught h

y, the brilliant mind behind tonight's event." Jack looked at Emily a bit longer than he expec

but with a loose grip. "Nice to meet you,

as: wealthy, famous, and probably used to getting attention from women. His drink was almost

smell of alcohol lingering on his breath. "The event's im

nd of flattery many times before. To her, billionaires like Jack were all the

a smile, "I'm just making sur

atricia gave her a playful w

n't be necessary. I have to check on something. I'll see you around, Jack

her, but she didn't turn back. She knew that look

prised. For the first time, someone had treated

, and her smile grew wider as she followed hi

ak but sincere. "I wouldn't say that, but.

serious. "Well, Don't let her distract you. Rem

s stayed on the spot where Emily had disappeared into the crowd.

aring down on him. The life of family obligations, business dea

erstanding. "Stay focused, Jack, and maybe slow down

a walked away. He was used to the weight of ex

are moment of relief as she finished tying up the last few details. She wa

his voice low and warm. "I wasn't pla

planned to keep her distance, but now that he

she asked, an eyebrow

leave too early, can't afford to seem lik

d. "I guess we all do

ped. "But right now, my only

s presence was both confident and gentle. He took her

"You don't seem like the type who enj

ith a sigh. "Family and business obligations," He raised his hand in a

ne. Jack's presence made the e

ived, Emily found herself drawn to Jack, her doubts fading. His un

ft lights and city view created an intimate ambiance, and Jack's stead

er they couldn't resist. The world around them melted away

d smile to her lips. As sleep pulled her under, she held ont

a was silent. Her heart was pounding as she looked around for any sign of Jack, but there was nothing

a ghost? The thought of him leaving left her feeling bitter, betray