Unexpected Company

"Hello, Ms. Winslow. Your reputation precedes you, though you're even more beautiful than when you appeared at the press conference." Dean praised her earnestly.

"You flatter me." Hazel smiled. "You're quite handsome too."

Dean smiled smugly and shot Clayton a provoking look, but Clayton ignored it.

Pulling out a chair for Hazel, Clayton said, "I knew them since I was a boy since our families wer