A Dangerous Deal with Mr. Blackwood
she replied, forcing a nervous laugh.
As they settled into their seats, Grayson shot her a sidelong glance, trying to suppress a smile.
“The hall is so vast; I got lost at one point. I’m just glad you made it back before the auction begins,” Emma said, her tone light and bright.
“Yeah, I’m glad too,” Ama responded, turning to glare at Grayson, who finally allowed a smirk to escape.
As Mr. Blackwood took center stage, an electric silence swept over the audience, all eyes drawn to him in anticipation. This was the moment that would kick off the event, yet Grayson felt a growing certainty that the real excitement was still to come.