SETH MEETS EVE. 2

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Eve later excused herself to use the restroom, it was also a ruse to get Joel to look at her. She didn't expect or want him to follow her, because first, his wife was present and Eve was not in the mood for some bathroomvities as she called it. It's not like she would have had sex with him, but she had to give him that impression.

Eve left the toilet to meet a cast of reporters and cameras at their table. They were taking pictures and querying the occupants. Eve knew at that point that the social gathering was almost over, and it was the round for the media to do their thing.

" Eve Rivera... " A woman who looked to be in her late forties or early fifties called her.

Eve arched brow to the woman who looked very advanced, experienced and seasoned. Plus, it had been a while, she wanted to see the image of her franchise, through the media.

" Judging by how Brute winery has been scaling through the years, is it safe to say that it has not been easy being boss? you know,