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.

spun the wheel and

drive later, she arrived at

of excess. Even the steps were carved from white marble, and priceless antique murals lined the walls. Nearly everyone who came here for a night out was either a corporate mogul or an heir to a fortune-pick

younger women, just getting their hands on an

members-only. Ordinary people didn't even

a corner, spotted Isadora

in this place, I feel like I'm

grinned. "Is it really

cars everywhere outside, and every woman walking in looks like she just stepped off

way, how

had sent her. She wasn't sure where

"Just follow me."

check by security, Wendy nervously trailed

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

of Wendy, who looked ready to float away with excitement, and murmured, "Keep your voice down. People are starting to look. Don't

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