"Rowan!" Parker and Avery chorused when Rowan smiled at them. He only left the crowd and went straight to greeting the two children. Then, he bowed to Archie… before wondering what to do with the presence of the two extra people.
"I heard there will be another painting to be unveiled." Helena chuckled at the preserved respectful attitude of the painter. She then gestured at an open seat. "Join us for a while longer, Red Riding Hood. I'm pretty sure escaping people exhausted you."
Rowan realized that Scott stared at him again and that the CEO was like an attendant to the old woman. Scott should have sat down as well, but he stayed standing at the side like Reeva. Then, Rowan curled his lips while still locking gazes with the CEO. Rowan moved to take a seat.
Tonight, he was the distinguished guest—the more important person—between the two of them.
