Chapter 21: Noble-Talk

'There you are! I was afraid I'd have to walk in alone', Lauren greeted Sebastian and I once we exited the limo to enter the restaurant.

The restaurant was already crowded with nobles who were busy posing and socializing with the paparazzi. This was practically a scene out of every event my parents had to attend or host whenever they launched a new venture. It should've been something I was used to, but there was nothing about this that made me feel happy.

'Glad I made it in time', I said and hugged her.

Sebastian and Lauren greeted each other as well while I nervously looked around. After they shared their flirty remarks, Lauren took my arm and the three of us walked through the restaurant.