Others, as much as they admired James and the beautiful young woman by his side, they could not help but wonder as well. It was the first time they were seeing James with any woman other than his mother Julia. All of them were suddenly interested and curious about Natalie.
They made a silent note- This young woman must be someone really important to James Harper and they should treat her well. But among those, there were always people who would find faults and spread bad rumours.
Though many people wished to talk to James Harper, not everyone dared to approach him. A few of those who did were met with occasional hums in response before he made his way to his seat as the staff led him toward the first row, which was reserved for only the most prominent guests.
James Harper sat in his chair, and Natalie took the seat next to him.
