14.

21st Century

New York

As the evening passed by, more people showed up at the venue. The fancy lights only made it look more breathtaking. The necks of women glowed with shiny diamonds. Expensive gowns hugged their bodies like a second skin.

Lauren observed the scene with utmost distaste and would give a fake smile to those who pass by her side. Alex was standing a foot away, observing her like a hawk. His eyes scanned the surroundings and, suddenly his body thrummed with cold when noticed a series of armed bodyguards camouflaged in the background. He frowned upon the tight security. His father must be going through a rough phase to go over such measures. He thought absentmindedly and scrutinized a particular direction when caught a suspicious movement behind one of the pillars. His body screamed when he saw a shadow disappearing into the kitchen area, pulling a heavy waste bin behind them.

Why will someone carry a filled bin in the kitchen area?

Before he could inspect the situati