“Keep her out of my sight,” I order evenly. “Because you won’t be able to stop me, Lenny. You know that.” I’m walking away before a reaction can form on their faces. I hear Kai’s long strides behind me, likely following to ensure I behave myself. But that is the last thing I want to do tonight. I grab a flute of champagne from a servant’s tray and gulp down the liquid in a matter of seconds. Then I exchange that empty glass for a full one and do the same. Warmth spills into my stomach, coating my body in an intoxicating fuzzy feeling. That is all I want to feel tonight. Not anger. Not hurt.
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