Chapter 216

She blinked rapidly, trying to shake off the tangle of emotions.

Just then, the light turned green.

Isadora pressed her foot to the gas.

The car pulled away from the curb.

Halfway down the road, Rowena's call came through.

"Isadora, I just found out the project director from Horizon Architects is attending a party tonight. I was planning to sneak in and pitch to him myself, but my dad's come down with a sudden bout of gastroenteritis. I can't leave him right now."

"Is your dad going to be okay?"

"He'll need a minor operation, so I have to stay with him. But I really don't want to miss this opportunity-it might be our only shot. I'm counting on you to go in my place."

"Don't be so formal, Rowena. Seafarer Designs is my baby, too."

"I've asked Wendy to go with you. She'll fill you in on some of the details."

"Got it."

She hung up.

wheel

short drive later, she arrived

were carved from white marble, and priceless antique murals lined the walls. Nearly everyone who came here

getting their hands

the place was strictly members-only. Ordinary people didn't

a

here. Standing around in

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way, how are we

had sent her. She wasn't sure where Rowena

"Just follow me."

by security, Wendy nervously trailed behind Isadora into the

those golden goblets actually real gold?” she whispered. "Wait-isn't that the movie star who won Best Actor at the Oscars last

murmured, "Keep your voice down. People are

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