Bitterness

Emma threw her head back and laughed. Damon was narrating stories of childhood, how he and Owen always got into trouble and Melissa lashed out at them.

He even told her what happened after they got into trouble recently when Daniel had to leave everything and fly all the way to another country overnight to bring them back home.

"Okay, I need to let you go before Daniel kicks my ass." He guided her towards the bar again. "He has been shooting daggers at me the very second I held your hand."

Emma looked around and found Daniel really glaring at them. But when their eyes met, he dropped his cold look and gave her a handsome smirk.

He was about to excuse himself and approach her when Owen dragged him to meet a few more people.

…..

[Two hours later]

It was almost past eleven but the people attending the Gala showed zero intention of leaving. They were still dancing, laughing, and enjoying the pleasant vibe of the party.