Chapter 59

The ballroom shimmered with light.

Soft gold chandeliers floated above the crowd, bathing everyone in a warm, almost magical glow.

Music played faintly in the background, delicate strings weaving through the air. I had spent days preparing for this working with the decorators, overseeing every flower, ribbon, and candle that now made the grand hall look like something out of a dream.

But I didn’t