Nicole picked up her glass and took a big sip of wine. She did not want to talk to Toto.

She just wanted to pretend that she did not know him!

The one-sided conversation between Toto and Nicole quickly drew the attention of the others. Paul Newton was undeterred and came over with his glass of wine. He looked at Toto strangely.

“This man is…”

Nicole had no intention of introducing Toto.

On the contrary, Toto stood up and scrutinized Paul. Paul’s eye had a complex desire that seemed to carry a bit of hatred and malicious intent.

Toto laughed. His eyes narrowed into slits as he went over to shake Paul’s hands.

“Oh my! It’s been such a long time!”

Paul pondered for a moment. Seeing how familiar this man acted, they must have met before, but Paul could not remember who it was.

He smiled stiffly. “Yes, yes. I saw that you and Ms. Stanton are having a nice chat. Am I interrupting?”

“Of course not!”

Toto waved his hand. He was calm, frank, and not at all restrained.

At first glanc