A Toast

Being stared at by such a large group of people all of a sudden, Bryan felt slightly nervous as he gulped involuntarily. However, he still kept a faint smile on his lips and acted calm and composed on the surface.

A wide range of emotions could be seen in the gazes of the people, such as admiration, scrutiny, doubt, and, indifference. Bryan also noticed a few ladies, both old and young, casting flirtatious glances at him.

It was beginning to get awkward and Bryan was just about to greet everyone when all of a sudden a loud and cheerful laugh was heard followed by an enthusiastic male voice, "Welcome! Welcome, Mr. Lombardi! I am truly grateful for your presence here tonight."

Bryan followed the source of the voice and his gaze landed on a handsome middle-aged man with brown hair and brown eyes. He was wearing an ivory three-piece suit and a purple necktie.