The event was opulent. It was something fit for royalty. It was often your parents would show off their wealth with parties like these — not that you had an issue with it at all.

You bodyguard did, though. Hired only a couple months ago, he’s quite the mystery. He doesn’t talk much. In fact, it’s difficult to recall a time where he didn’t show indifference. He was being paid to protect you, not befriend you.

But it was obvious this party of yours irked him to no end.