Chapter 41

Sonia and Naomi were close friends. When Sonia heard that Lucius would be at the gathering tonight, she jumped at the chance to tag along under Naomi's wing and thought she could use the opportunity to get closer to Lucius. To Sonia's dismay, Noah approached with Kieran and Valerie in tow before making a subtle gesture for her to move aside. "I kept my word and brought the man you wanted, Luc." Knowing Lucius wanted a private word with Kieran, Noah signaled Sonia to take the hint and step aside. Still, she didn't budge. She'd worked hard to earn this seat, so why should she give it up so easily? Noah hadn't expected her to be so clueless and made a mental note against her. "Can't you read the room, Ms. Woodward?" He had no idea what kind of relationship existed between Sonia and Valerie. With his status, he couldn't care less whether Sonia felt uncomfortable because of Valerie's presence. Sonia was nothing to him, even if she was wrapped in the halo of a genius scholar. Tonigh