CHAPTER 79
Author: Lyonlee
last update2026-09-29 20:10:38

The grand ballroom was packed with high-society guests, flashing press cameras, and waitstaff serving silver trays of vintage champagne.

Cynthia walked through the main doors in her dark silk HVMX gown, with Ethan standing right beside her in his charcoal suit. Luis Campbell stood near the foot of the stairs, holding a glass of scotch. He handed his glass off to a waiter and stepped directly into their path.

"CeCe, you look incredible," Luis said, his eyes scanning her dress before turning to E
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