The gala was in full swing, and Aiden had brought Aria as his date. They arrived in perfectly coordinated, carefully chosen outfits, drawing every eye the moment they stepped into the venue.
Aria was deeply uncomfortable. Her husband was a brilliant, highly successful businessman, and the attention she received on his arm far outweighed any she'd ever gotten while playing the piano. She wanted nothing more than to escape.
She thrust her juice glass into his hand."I need to use the restroom."
"I'll come with you."
"I can go alone."
Aiden smiled lightly, not pushing."When you get back, we'll leave."
"Okay."
Aria nodded and turned to walk out of the ballroom.
She hadn't been gone long when Vivian Duncan latched onto Aiden.
She couldn't believe her luck—she'd run i
