Chapter 131

Shit. How had he got to know me that well?

“Are you saying you wouldn’t have him on your own little list?”

He frowned at me, and I wanted to tip up his chin and kiss that frown from his lips. He must have read it in my eyes, because he flushed, but he didn’t back away from me.

“Mother, are you ready to leave?”

I felt a flash of disappointment, but made sure nothing was revealed in my face. “Leaving already, Mann?” I asked as if it didn’t matter two shits to me.

“Why don’t you and Mr. Vincent stay and enjoy the ball, Quinton? I called Gregor from the ladies’ lounge, and he should be arriving to pick me up shortly. Walk me down to the cloakroom, sweetheart. Mr. Vincent. It was nice seeing you again.” She gave me a regal smile.

“Mrs. Mann. It was nice meeting you. For the first time.”

“Very well.” Her smile became impish, and suddenly I saw her son in her. “If you insist.” She looped her arm through Quinn’s.