"Wait," Evelyn stopped him just as he was about to make a beeline for the elevator."What?" He nearly groaned in frustration. He just wanted to be away from there and in the comfort of the bleach-filled air in their office.She pulled his body away from the swarming bodies that passed. "We're going to serve in the gala," she said, eyes sparkling."In the what now?" Chase asked confused and she looked at him pointedly."The gala. The anniversary gala," she said slowly like she was speaking to a 4 year old child.Chase scrunched up his nose and one word that came to Evelyn's mind was "cute". She wanted to pinch his cheeks but she had to stay focused."Why would we do that?" He asked. He didn't see any reason why he had to attend the gala, talk more of serving there."Because we'll get more money, plus the bonus," she almost squealed, getting the attention of some people who were also waiting to write their names down. She was so happy because more money meant having a go at saving her m

"Try this," Evelyn forced a scoop of choco chip chocolate into Chase's mouth and his teeth froze momentarily from the coldness.The next couple of days had gone by uneventfully with Chase doing his best to avoid Patrick and Laura who came to the hotel often to see him.He had successfully avoided them but he knew he couldn't for long because the next day was the anniversary gala and the people that volunteered to serve were given the rest of the day off in order to rest for the next day, which was why he was currently standing in front of an ice cream stand, having the same shoved down his throat."Don't you like it?" Evelyn asked, her eyes twinkling with excitement at the creamy goodness."Er," Chase said simply, shrugging his shoulders. He never liked chocolates and for the tiniest moment, he wondered if Theo did, but either way, sent a silent "thank you" to heaven that there was no one close enough to Theo to point it out."You do. I mean who doesn't like chocolate?" Evelyn crinkle

He walked into Gab and Gabe's and it looked like he had entered a different world, not where he spent most part of his day for the last couple of months.Everywhere was decorated to the T and there was even a red carpet that rolled from the end of the lobby down to the driveway outside.The gala was to be held on the 30th floor where a hall was. Chase stepped into the semi-filled elevator where different scents of perfumes and colognes made bile rise in his throat. Only staff and event planners were present as the VIP guests were yet to come.After what felt like hours, the elevator finally opened on the 30th floor, revealing the most magical sight he had ever seen. He knew the hall was big but what he didn't expect was how big it was. It only made him realize he hadn't explored much of the hotel.There was a huge chandelier with a million bulbs hanging from the very high ceiling and there were smaller paper lanterns around it. They illuminated orange lights, giving the hall a halo gl

The slap to his cheeks had disoriented him for a second. He tried to piece what had just happened together but before he could apologize, another voice broke the murmuring that had risen among guests."What's going on here, Damien?" Dame Gabrielle walked majestically to the scene with three buff guys behind her who were her bodyguards."Grandma, this worthless fellow dared spill wine on me. I need to teach him a lesson,"Damien started to say."Oh, my poor baby," another woman joined the fuss. Chase recognized her. She was the woman he had almost bumped into a while ago. "You again, how dare you?" She spat and sent another slap directly across his face.Her name was Julia and she was Damien's mother. "Guards, get him and whip him 50 times," Damien said coldly. All the while, Patrick had a triumphant smirk on his face. His plan had worked exactly how he wanted. He knew how ruthless the grandson of Dame Gabrielle Alcantra was and that was why he created the scene when he saw him approac

After the emotional reunion, Chase went back to the hall where he event was hosted. Dame Gabrielle had asked to be taken back home because she was already worn out. She got into her private jet and flew back to the states. She felt bad that she couldn't carry her grandson along immediately but she knew better than anyone the importance of time.Patrick was surprised to see him because he expected him to be carried out in a body bag but seeing him whole and even a small smile on his lips, he couldn't understand it."Come here, boy," he beckoned for Chase. He was curious to know what happened with the empress. Chase's smile dropped and he went to answer him. The party was still on in full swing and people had taken to the dancefloor while others were a step away from drunkenness. Paul and Kenny were no longer on the table, leaving only Patrick and Laura who hung all over him, her breasts threatening to spill all over his arms. The girl really had no shame."Do you know how much troub