Chapter 575

Feeling Andrew's hand around her waist, Melina immediately wanted to back away. Sensing her resistance, Andrew released her after only a brief moment, as if all he intended was to steady her. Melina's hands trembled slightly as she held the box. Taking a deep breath, she turned her focus from Andrew to the box and began unwrapping it. Inside was a single document. Melina blinked in confusion. Why would a congratulatory gift be a document? What kind of document could it be? She opened it, and her eyes widened in surprise. She looked over at Andrew again and asked, "Was this arranged by you?" Andrew nodded. His usually inscrutable gaze was now tinged with amusement. He said softly, "Yes. Do you like it?" Melina didn't answer. A swirl of emotions threatened to overwhelm her. She hadn't wanted to attend this banquet at all. She hadn't liked the idea of Andrew throwing a party in her name. She'd just wanted to draw a line between them in front of everyone, whether Andrew accepted i