But hadn't he explicitly stated that he would be attending with his woman, Sophia Harrison? Could something unexpected have happened?

Vivian wasn't the only one puzzled, the charity event's organizer was curious too.

During his brief exchange with Ethan, the organizer inquired, "Mr. Benton, you didn't bring a companion tonight?"

Ethan shot the organizer a look as icy as a winter's gale, his tone as cold as glacial ice, "So, I can't get in without a date?"

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