Flashes of the Past

The car door swung open, and Tess stood in front of Gideon, wearing a beige cocktail dress.

"Sorry, my dress arrived a bit late," she said, tugging at the hem of her skirt somewhat awkwardly.

A flash of smugness flickered in Gideon's eyes. Everything was going according to plan.

"It's fine as long as you are here now. Mr. Drexel has been waiting for you for a long time."

Gideon shot him a cold gla