Chapter 54: Warming up for the gala

The upcoming days before the charity gala felt as though they had been dragged through a slow, steady trickle of time. The misunderstanding between the two sisters wasn't going away anytime soon, while their mother just watched as her two daughters were after each other's throats. The tension was mounting and threatening to crack apart the calm facade, and it wasn't helping that the charity gala was going to turn into a complete family invitation. Of course, it was Narumi's idea because she wasn't comfortable with Daiki going to that gala with Emi. It would be too risky. That woman could do anything to take that man out of her life.

"I'm quite surprised that you all are attending the charity gala." Daiki said as he leaned against the doorframe. He eyed Narumi, who sat at the desk in front of the computer screen. "But I must admit," his voice deepened with amusement, "you certainly look lovely in your new gowns."