Carter was wearing a dumbfounded look on his face. I think he really believed he'd been making headway. Evan looked like he couldn't wait to take the mickey out of his friend.

I turned to them. "On the prowl again, I see? Finally give up on Taylor?" Our new receptionist was quite pretty, but also quite devoted to her boyfriend, much to the chagrin of the duo present.

I took a sip from my champagne flute. "I promised my girlfriend a dance. Shall we?"

I stood and held Sarah's hand as she rose to her feet. "Good night, boys. It was nice to meet you."

Fingers intertwined, we made our...