A Sudden Certainty

~IVY~

{Eight months ago}

The Oakhaven Ballroom looked like a scene from a fairy tale. It featured crystal chandeliers and gold accents that reflected light in many ways.

I smoothed my hands over my emerald silk gown…Valentino, naturally…and studied the crowd of Manhattan's elite hanging out below the grand staircase.

Another charity gala.

Another night of perfectly planned conversations and strate