Page 57 of Magnetic God

“His fiancée said they came after hearing great things from the other royal family. And when they heard you were planning the Minty-Smith Henderson wedding, they knew they wanted you.”

I grin. “Thank god for that. I’ll go say hello.”

She squeezes my arm. “This is it, Hannah. This is where we go from being the best in the country to the best in the world.”

Two hours later, my feet hurt, my guests are happy, and my event is a raging success. Heels probably weren’t the best idea, but I love dressing up. Besides, I can soak my feet when I get home. I’m making the rounds when I spot a familiar face.

“Isa!” I greet. “I’m so glad you made it. And your dress is stunning.”

She’s wearing a regency style dress that’s gold. The man at her side is in all black. Together, they make a striking couple.

“When I told Alessandro about the event, he flew in a designer to make my dress.” Isa looks up at the man at her side with so much love that it hurts to watch. “It’s too much, but I’ve learned this man does what he wants.”

He smiles down at her. “It’s not too much, Isa. My wife deserves the best.”

Her cheeks turn pink and then she says, “Silly me. Hannah, I’d like you to meet my husband, Alessandro Moretti.”

I take his outstretched hand.

“Nice to meet you, Mr. Moretti.”

“Please, call me Alessandro.” He smiles. “I’ve heard a lot about you, Hannah.”

My cheeks feel warm. “From Isa or Jacqueline?”

“From me,” Brooks says as he joins the group. “Hope it’s okay that I came. Jacqueline said we were invited.”

She was invited, not him, but I nod.

“Of course, Mr. Henderson. If you’ll excuse me, I see someone I need to speak to.”

I hurry away before he can reply.

Am I being a coward? Yup. But self-preservation is more important that being polite.

I knew Jacqueline was here because I spotted her as I was making rounds. She had her phone to her ear, so I didn’t stop to speak to her. But I didn’t think Brooks was coming.

My stomach falls when I spot Jess and Matt entering. Crap. I head toward them, hoping I can speak with Jess before she sees Brooks. I’m almost to her side when her eyes widen before narrowing into a glare. Shit!

Grabbing her arm, I say, “We’ll be right back, Matt.”

He’s used to us rushing off and nods as he heads to the hors d’oeuvre table.

Jess is silent until we enter my office.

Spinning to face me, she hisses, “What is that bastard doing here? Did you know he was coming?” Her eyes widen. “Have you been seeing him again?”

Guilt assaults me, but I shake my head.

“It’s not like that. He’s a client.”

“Are you fucking serious? He sought you out after everything he did?”

“No, his fiancée sought me out. I didn’t know he was the groom until I met with them.”

“Why didn’t you know he was the groom?” Her eyes widen. “The new client that you were talking about a few months ago. It’s him, isn’t it?”

I nod once.

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