Chapter 87
Lucas Brown
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I was surprised to see Layla walk into the venue. After the kiss we shared, things had been awkward between us. She hadn’t exactly spoken to me, so I wasn’t sure she would still be attending my company’s end-of-year party.
She even came with her best friend, Olivia.
That woman wasn’t my biggest fan. She didn’t hide her disdain for me. She always looked at me like I was a walking reminder of all the ways Layla had been wronged.
I was already standing at the podium, about to give my welcome speech. But I paused for a moment and watched as they both walked to their table.
Layla looked so breathtaking. Her black gown was simple yet elegant. It hugged her curves in all the right places. It was as though that dress was specially made for her.
As soon as t
