Chapter 34

"You still owe me that date."

“Am I?” I raised an eyebrow, a playful grin forming on my lips, as I took a sip of my wine.

Drawing nearer, his presence enveloped me, his warmth radiating. His grin remained, but mine broadened in response.

"Did our arrangement slip your mind? I’ve helped you buy shares on his company. Now, your grand plan is set in motion thanks to me, isn't it?" His eyebrows danced mischievously, hinting at something more... daring.

A chuckle escaped me before I playfully nudged him. "Come on, Wenzell. Enough with the antics. I'll grant you that date you're so insistent about."

A waiter passed by, prompting me to set down my empty glass. I glanced at Wenzell afterwards. I saw him staring at me hungrily. I simply shook my head.

“I hope it will be soon.”

"Right, right. Where's Venice? We've been here a while, haven't we?" I shifted my gaze to scan the party crowd for Venice.

This charity event was Venice's creation, a masquerade soirée I attended. It wasn't my first time