CHAPTER 142 A BLIND DANCE

Alfred Marshall easily spotted Claire in the large room. He had seen her face before but she looked incredibly beautiful in the attire she wore under the glistering light. Claire watched the young man in awe. He was the CEO of Michigan Tech solutions. Claire thought her heart stopped beating for a while. He was impeccably dressed in a tailored suit, his presence commanding attention as he made his way toward her table. If he wasn't married, according to research, Claire was sure to be throwing flirtatious banter that evening. He approached her with an apologetic smile. "Ms. Claire? I’m terribly sorry for keeping you waiting. An urgent matter came up that I couldn’t avoid." Claire stood up and extended her hand, her smile warm and gracious. "No problem at all. I understand how these things can happen. I'm glad you could make it." He shook her hand firmly, his demeanor professional yet friendly. "Thank you for your understanding. Please, have a seat." They both sat down, and the wai