Chapter 21

The woman wore a white dress and a wide-brimmed hat that shaded her face. Though her features were hidden, Oliver couldn't shake the feeling that she looked familiar. Noah led Julia by the hand to the front of the room. In front of everyone, he pulled out a chair for her and waited until she was seated before taking a seat himself. A soft murmur swept through the crowd. "Everyone says Mr. Vaughan spoils his fiancee. It looks like it's true." Noah sat with a calm and reserved air, every gesture radiating quiet authority and privilege. Crossing his legs, he addressed the room with a nonchalant expression. "There's only one matter on the agenda today. I am transferring all my 50 percent shares to my fiancee, Julia Yeomans." Most people already knew this was coming, but hearing it announced so matter-of-factly still took their breath away. The Vaughans were truly wealthy. Noah simply handed over 50 percent of the company like it was nothing. Hearing Julia's name, Oliver's frown deep