âMs.
Simmons, I look forward to our partnership.
â
Lucinda joined in.
âHereâs to a productive partnership.
â
With the agreement settled, Horace moved on to mingle with other guests.
Lucinda and Nathan exchanged smiles.
He drew her close and held her slender waist as if they were alone.
âLucinda, donât forget about that reward.
This time, you canât decline.
â
She smiled and nodded earnestly.
âYou did exceptionally well tonight.
Your assistance in closing this major deal deserves a nice reward.
â
As he looked at her beautiful face, his heart raced.
He wished they could return home to their own world immediately and begin their magical evening.
His desire getting the best of him, he whispered into her ear, âWhy donât we just head home now? Itâs a waste to spend such a lovely night on social meetings.
â
âNo rush.
Letâs take things step by step.
Donât worry, your desire will be fulfilled after the party.
â
She playfully pinched his waist, a light warning displayed in her eyes.
âNate, Iâm going to check on Noelle.
You stay here and handle the social interactions with our partners.
â
With a flirtatious pat on his waist, she turned and walked away.
Watching her graceful figure, Nathan sighed inwardly.
âMr.
Payne?â
A soft voice broke his reverie.
He turned and saw a woman.
âWho are you?â
Selma Dixon looked a bit taken aback, like she didnât expect his cold tone.
âDonât you remember me? Iâm Selma, from the Dixon family.
We had dinner before you joined the army.
â
Nathan gave her a cursory glance.
He noticed her pink dress but didnât even cast a glance at her face.
He then replied, âI donât recall.
â