Chapter 28: Nina Adams

"Hey, Beatrice, who was that pretty boy you were hanging out with at the banquet?" Gordon's voice came out of nowhere, catching Beatrice off guard. A flicker of surprise crossed her stunning face. She hadn't expected Gordon to bring that up. She'd figured he hadn't noticed her, but his eyes were sharper than she thought. Still, the surprise faded fast. Bwatrice composed herself and answered flatly, "Just a friend." "Oh." That was all Gordon said before turning his attention elsewhere, not bothering...