Sanford?


    He was the sole bearer of that surname.


    Ste’s surprise was palpable; Sanford’s unexpected visit threw her off bnce.


    She swiftly masked her confusion and directed Doreen to gather details about the evening’s dinner party before inviting him in.


    Outside the office, Sanford overheard her instructions to Doreen.


    As he stepped through the door, he halted Doreen with a calm assertion.


    “You don’t have to gather information about it.


    ”


    “What?” Doreen was stunned.


    Ste, also puzzled, watched him.


    With a knowing smile, Sanford pulled out an invitation and presented it to Ste.


    “I’m here for the charity dinner.


    ”


    Realization dawned on Ste, and she discreetly signaled for Doreen to leave.


    Once alone, Sanford took a seat opposite her, extending the invitation.


    It was only then that Ste recognized the significance of the event -the annual charity dinner in Seamarsh.


    Her curiosity piqued, she queried, “Why do you have an invitation?”


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    Sanford responded with a resigned shrug.


    “Don’t forget, I’m the design director of Sanz Group.


    ”


    Ste smiled sheepishly.


    “But you never attend these events, do you?”


    He met her gaze intently, his eyes conveying deeper implications.


    “Not unless you are mypanion for the evening.


    ”


    Caught off-guard by his directness, Ste found herself momentarily lost for words.


    Noticing the hesitancy in Ste’s reaction, Sanford offered a reassuring smile.


    “Don’t misunderstand; I was merely jesting.


    Another executive from Sanz Group will be attending the dinner as well, and I thought it might be beneficial for you to meet him-it could be advantageous for your brand development.


    ”


    Once he had rified his intentions, his tone became more earnest.


    “So, will you agree to be mypanion for the evening?”N?velDrama.Org owns this.


    Ste examined the invitation in her hand, mulling over the proposal.


    After a brief pause, she responded with a decisive, “OK.


    ”


    Sanford, unfazed by her eptance, probed further.


    “Why were you so eager to find out about tonight’s dinner party in Seamarsh?”


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