*Samuel*

The blonde in front of me kept her smile. I reached out and took her hand, shaking it firmly. Her grip was strong and confident, and her blue eyes sparkled as she looked at me. She was certainly not shy.

“Nice to meet you, Miss Angela Parker.”

She chuckled at how I addressed her but didn’t seem to be too offended. "Well, I was hoping to catch you here tonight, Mr. Bennett."

I tried not to let my eyebrows furrow too noticeably as I ran her name ...