Chapter 259

Tonight's charity gala was hosted by none other than Conrad himself, so the security was extra tight-definitely not your average social mixer full of randoms. People saw the wedding ring, and they knew the deal. Conrad let out a soft "Mm," and said, "Go ahead." Calliope looked pleased and took just two steps forward, when out of the corner of her eye, she spotted two socialites dolled up to the nines headed their way, their eyes glued to Conrad like they were starving. She paused, then without a second thought, turned back. Before Conrad could react, she cupped his sharp-featured face and planted a kiss right on his lips. Soft, brief, and definitely not subtle. Her eyes curved up into a grin, voice sweet as honey: "Wait here for me, hubby." With that, she straightened up and strutted off in her heels, her swaying figure gliding past the stunned pair of young ladies like she owned the room. Conrad instinctively rubbed his lips with a fingertip, the corner of his mouth twitching with a h