Chapter 38

ELOISE

I was forced to sit with the baron in the backseat of his limo while Nina and Mr. Ross's car drove ahead of us. I gazed out of the tinted window, silently hoping that this moment would pass quickly so I wouldn't have to endure close proximity to this man.

The city lights blurred into streaks as we navigated the busy streets, and I pretended to remain unaffected.

I just hope Adam was on time so I wouldn't have to force myself to be the baron's arm candy.

After what seemed like an eternity, Callum finally broke the silence. "You must be thrilled."

"Thrilled about what?" I replied.

"Thrilled about this arrangement. Malcolm and I usually attended these social gatherings. You'll find it quite enjoyable, I assure you, especially since you might be expected to attend some of these parties."

I turned to him, my brow furrowed. "What do you mean?"

"Oh, Logan still hasn't told you," he said, shrugging. "That's rather surprising."

"What is my father not telling me?"

He smirked and