Page 69 of Master of My Life

“Why do you say that?” Chase asked, glancing back at the table.

“They haven’t seen her dance yet, but once they do, this will be the most popular item.”

Chase tamped down his jealousy. “You’ve seen her dance?”

Damian nodded. “Before I donated, Martin gave me a tour. She’s . . . entrancing.”

“I’m sure she is.”

“You haven’t seen her dance yet? I thought you two were serious. You didn’t sneak in to see her?”

Chase clenched his jaw to keep himself from spouting out something he’d regret. After a moment,

he came up with a neutral reply. “I didn’t want to make her nervous.”

“That’s too bad. You’ve missed out.”

The way Damian spoke, Chase would have sworn he was referencing more than Sabrina’s

dancing, but he wouldn’t start a fight. Not here. Not tonight. “I want to cherish the moment and see her

without being distracted by anything else.”

“Of course.” Damian looked across the table. “Rumor has it you’ve got a surprise for her tonight.”

He raised his eyebrows a touch and tilted his head, but his eyes were hard and there was an edge to

his voice.

Chase smiled. Damian clearly had a thing for Sabrina. “I don’t think it will be much of a surprise

to her. We’ve talked about it a lot.”

Damian nodded, expression unchanged. “I would imagine.”

Grace appeared at his side. “Oh, what fun! The pointe shoes!” She caressed the satin gently and

smiled up at Chase. “Are you going to make a bid?”

Chase shrugged and glanced at Damian. “Not necessary, is it? Since I get the ballerina, herself.”

Grace laughed and seemed to notice Damian. “You look familiar.” She held out her hand. “Grace

Ralston.”

Chase frowned. Where on earth had they met?

“Damian Sinclair.” He took Grace’s hand and kissed the back, flashing a bright smile. “I believe

you hosted the Ballet Donor’s party a few months ago.”

Grace’s lips tipped up into a smile. “Yes, that was my home. I remember you now. You didn’t stay

long.”

“It had been a long day and Sabrina looked unwell, so I offered to take her home.”

“That was very kind of you. She was having a tough time back then.” Grace put her hand on

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