Mr. Thompson," the woman called out, her voice clear as the distance between them quickly closed.
"Mrs. Walton," Roman nodded slightly, his expression calm and respectful as she returned the gesture with a gracious nod.
"I'll be straight with you," Mrs. Walton began, her gaze zeroing in on Julie with a disarming frankness.
"I'm just happy to finally see someone with you after you consistently turned my sister down."
Her lips curled into a big smile as she spoke, a mischievous glint in her eyes.
"A prominent businesswoman, Mrs. Aliyyana Walton had once tried to pair Roman with her younger sister…"
Given Roman's single status and magnetic charm, she'd hoped something might blossom between them. Unfortunately, it hadn't worked out.
And from the teasing remark she just made, that fact was as clear as day.
"I'm Mrs. Aliyyana Walton," she introduced herself warmly, extending her hand toward Julie.
"Julie," she replied simply, offering her hand with polite composure as they shook.
