A Stormy Departure

Avery

Declan shifted slightly, putting a few more inches between them. "How are you enjoying the gala?"

"It's lovely," she replied, moving closer to eliminate the distance he'd created. "Though I'm surprised to see you here. You don't usually attend every fundraising event."

"The Langdon Foundation does important work," Declan said, smoothly redirecting the conversation. "How much did you invest t