Chapter 875

Linda hadn't expected to run into her former piano teacher in such a setting. "Well, I was wondering who I'd find here," the man, Gerald Finley, said with a warm smile. "Turns out it's the two of you." "Mr. Finley," William greeted him politely, shaking his hand. "They mentioned you were here, but I didn't see you at the main event. For a second, I thought you might've snuck out early. Turns out you were off sneaking around on a date," Gerald teased, laughing heartily. William grinned, completely at ease. "When you've spent all year attending those over-the-top networking events, it's only fair to skip out once in a while for some alone time. Unless, of course, you'd rather see me single forever, Mr. Finley." His playful tone made Gerald laugh even harder. "Of course not! I just didn't expect to see you here. But I have to say, I'm pleasantly surprised." Gerald, one of the event's organizers, was a well-known figure in their circles. In the world of high society, he represented