Chapter 168: Imagining things

The room buzzed with excitement, models rushing in and out, makeup artists giving final touches, and stylists fixing hems and smoothing sequins. It was showtime.

Serena’s pulse thudded inside her ears as a crew member adjusted the straps of the deep emerald gown.

The fabric hugged her in all the right places, shimmering under the soft backstage lights.

The show was moving like clockwork, the ai