After running into Eden again, rapletely lost her appetite. She quickly showered and hit the bed.


    The next morning, she was up early for a meeting with herpany''s top brass. Her eyes caught on a new government project. It promised a decent profit of ten million dors-small change for the big yers, so they likely wouldn''t bother.


    She tapped the project file, turning to Pierce. "Who''s handling the bidding on the government''s end?"


    "It''s someone newly promoted. He''s attending a charity g tonight, hosted by the Warren family."


    The Warrens were known for their strict ways, with a lot of them in politics. Walter Warren and his brother were once big shots before stepping down, paving the way for the younger crowd.


    Richard Warren, the new heir, ranpanies closely tied to the government, sticking to official standards. On the other hand, Dn Ferguson, the Ferguson family heir, hardly ever used Walter''s connections. The Ferguson family had been busy expanding their business empire but hadn''t delved into politics.


    This guy was backed by the Warrens, but his role wasn''t major-probably just linked to someone in the family.


    ra leaned back, thinking hownding this project would really help the Bradford family. She hadn''t been to any social eventstely, and tonight seemed like the perfect chance.


    She nced at Pierce. "Do we have an invite to the charity g?”


    Pierce looked a bit awkward. "Ms. Bradford, after ourpany''s issues, many partners have distanced themselves. We''re stuck with small projects, and after the recent scandals, no one''s inviting us to these events."


    Alright then.


    ra pulled out her phone and called Scarlette to see if she could help.


    Scarlette sounded a bit defeated. "Since I left the Greenard family, it''s been small projects for me too. I can''tpete with those g families. Maybe try reaching out to the Warrens, Dn, or even Jackson."


    ra couldn''t go to Nichs; things were tense between them, and he''d been unusually silenttely. His silence usually spelled trouble, so she needed to stay alert.


    She wasn''t close to Richard or Dn, but then there was Jackson.


    Kaitlyn popped into her mind. ra gave her a call and, to her surprise, Kaitlyn had an extra invitation.


    Kaitlyn didn''t want to attend any events and handed over the invite to ra.


    With the charity g starting at seven, ra had time to get ready.


    Sitting in the salon chair, she got a message from Z.


    "It''s really snowing out there."


    ra had a moment and smiled.


    "Yeah, I''m getting all dolled up. Busy night ahead."


    Her hair was pinned up, and the stylist was working on her makeup. She took a


    quick mirror selfie and sent it to him.


    "What do you think?"


    She didn''t usually go for such an borate look.


    "Gorgeous. Wish I could see it in person."


    "But the g ends at eleven. I''ll probably just head home, take off the makeup, and crash."


    "I''ll see you."


    His words were so sure.


    His whereabouts were always a mystery, but ra wouldn''t be shocked if he


    appeared anywhere.


    She smiled again.


    “Okay, make sure to take a good look. I''m quite the sight tonight."


    Z saved the photo to his album and changed his phone wallpaper. He didn''t want anyone else to see her like that.