Chapter 42

Several pairs of eyes shot over instantly. Mia Martinez pulled a face, disbelieving. “How would you know that? You know him or something?” Oh, she knew him alright. Elsie couldn’t be bothered to get into it. “Read it in his face.” William was effortlessly chatting with others, but his gaze casually swept around the venue and finally stopped on their table. Elsie looked up, accidentally locking eyes with him. Then he lifted his right hand and gave a small wave, clearly calling her over. Elsie stabbed a piece of apple pie and calmly turned her eyes away, pretending not to notice. William’s lips curled slightly. He said something to the group beside him, then strode straight toward them with his long legs. Mia quickly fluffed her hair, and the girls nearby started checking their makeup like it was a reflex. William stopped right behind Elsie, with all eyes glued on them. “Had enough to eat?” He patted her shoulder lightly, casual but not too intimate, signaling for her to get up. “I’ve go