“Ms.


    Simmons, I look forward to our partnership.


    ”


    Lucinda joined in.


    “Here’s to a productive partnership.


    ”


    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.


    “Lucinda, don’t forget about that reward.


    This time, you can’t decline.


    ”


    She smiled and nodded earnestly.


    “You did exceptionally well tonight.


    Your assistance in closing this major deal deserves a nice reward.


    ”


    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, “Why don’t we just head home now? It’s a waste to spend such a lovely night on social meetings.


    ”


    “No rush.


    Let’s take things step by step.


    Don’t worry, your desire will be fulfilled after the party.


    ”


    She yfully pinched his waist, a light warning disyed in her eyes.


    “Nate, I’m going to check on Noelle.


    You stay here and handle the social interactions with our partners.


    ”


    With a flirtatious pat on his waist, she turned and walked away.


    Watching her graceful figure, Nathan sighed inwardly.


    “Mr.


    Payne?”


    A soft voice broke his reverie.


    He turned and saw a woman.


    “Who are you?”


    Selma Dixon looked a bit taken aback, like she didn’t expect his cold tone.


    “Don’t you remember me? I’m Selma, from the Dixon family.


    We had dinner before you joined the army.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org.


    ”


    Nathan gave her a cursory nce.


    He noticed her pink dress but didn’t even cast a nce at her face.


    He then replied, “I don’t recall.


    ”