Augustus and I arrived at Elena's penthouse the following evening.
Approximately twenty guests mingled beneath soft lights. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooked Shorebridge's skyline, and a champagne bar stood beside an elaborate dessert display. Jazz floated through the room.
I brightened immediately.
"Welcome to my natural habitat."
"I was under the impression that was Maison Lefèvre."
"Oh, Augustus. That's merely my feeding ground."
He laughed.
Elena spotted me and hurried over, nearly spilling her champagne.
"Juliette Harper! You've disappeared since starting work. I thought Ever Holdings had kidnapped you."
"Only metaphorically."
I drew Augustus closer. "Elena, this is Augustus. My boyfriend."
I added quietly that we weren't announcing anything publicly yet.
Elena's eyes widened. "Augustus Evans? The Augustus Evans?"
"Unfortunately," I said.
"I can hear you," Augustus observed.
"Juliette, you didn't mention you were dating a legend."
