esmeralda steeley
Steeley Sister
hex code: #836B22
location: The Peacock Lounge
Steeley Sister
hex code: #836B22
location: The Peacock Lounge
Esmeralda distinctly noticed the Payne assessing her, as if he was trying to sort her out. "Well, thank you," the redhead thanked the businessman as graciously as possible without making it seem fake or overbearing. "You - and your brother - have been wonderful hosts tonight." Although Esmeralda was sure that both of them knew that he had left, it would seem rude not to credit Sebastian.
"I'm afraid I have to go talk to my other guests before they take off as my brother left me to host alone," Elias said in almost an apologetic tone, beaming at the redhead. They shook hands once more. "If you don't mind, tell your brothers it was a pleasure meeting you all."
"The pleasure is ours, Mr. Payne," Esmeralda said automatically, smiling charmingly.
As soon as Elias left, Esmeralda relaxed a great amount. There was no change in her outward appearance, but inside, Esmeralda was begging the world to let her leave as soon as humanly possible. Esmeralda knew that these meetings were all part of business, and she had embraced that a long time ago. But that didn't mean Esmeralda had to like it. She appreciated the chance to see what her enemies could do, but these dinners were such a bore.
Esmeralda nearly did a double-take as Fredrick and Douglas entered the ballroom. The latter's face was quite literally redder than a tomato. Esmeralda could see an even redder mark on Douglas' cheek. The redhead definitely knew what happened.
"Fredrick, we don't do that at a public event," Esmeralda commented wearily. "Even if it happens in the washroom." Douglas simply smiled at the redhead.
"Shall we leave? I've had enough fun for the evening," Douglas turned to Fred, his eyes pleading.
"Please," Esmeralda muttered, just loud enough for her brothers to hear.