#Chapter 110: Scruples

Kayla I took a step back, my heart immediately beginning to race when I saw that familiar smile leering down at me. Gray. “I’m so sorry,” I said, somehow managing to keep my voice neutral. “I didn’t mean to bump into you.” Mr. Gray’s cold gaze flicked over me, its gleam tinged with something dark and predatory. His smile didn’t quite reach his eyes as he said, “It’s really no trouble. Are you alright, though? You look… upset.” I hesitated, not really sure if Gray, of all people, was the man I wanted to reveal my frustrations to. But if I hurried away without saying anything, then that wouldn’t help the situation much, either. Finally, I settled on a half-truth. “I’ll admit I’m a bit underdressed for this event,” I said with a tight laugh. “I feel like I’m embarrassing my husband by showing up looking like this.” Once more, those eyes swept over me. I suppressed a shudder. It felt like cold fingers brushing across my skin. “I own this venu