Mike remained composed and stretched his hand out toward Larissa with a smile. "Nice to meet you, Larissa."

"Nice to meet you too." Larissa shook his hand.

Seizing his chance, Gary excused himself and gave them some privacy.

Larissa felt awkward.

Mike picked up two glasses of champagne from the table and gave Larissa one. "Care for a drink?"

Larissa took it and said, "Thank you."

"Seems like Mr. Logan wants to matchmake us."

Mike rested on the edge of the table and stared as Gary weaved among the crowd.

Larissa almost choked as she didn't expect him to be so direct.

Still, she visibly relaxed after that.

"He meddles in things he shouldn't."

Sipping some champagne, Larissa sighed.

"All parents are like that," Mike said with a chuckle. "My parents are always pressuring me to get married. I was forced to attend today's banquet as well, but …" He turned to stare at Larissa. "It was fortunate that I came, or I wouldn't have had the pleasure of meeting you."

Mike wa