Proving Her Worth

Live string musicians played a soft melody that drifted over the Elysium Hotel ballroom. Golden light cascaded from crystal chandeliers, illuminating the wealthy guests as they mingled, drank, and debated. The tension among the Henshaw cousins simmered beneath the surface, finally reaching a boiling point near the appetizer tables.

Brice leaned against a marble pillar, a taunting smirk playing on