Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 1105:

She stepped out with effortless grace. The gown hugged her just right, the hem swaying gently with each movement. Tiny crystals sewn into the fabric caught the light, sparkling like stars under the hotel’s golden glow.

Her skin was luminous. Her features, delicate. And the way she carried herself—confident but not showy—made everything around her fade into the background.

Ethan blinked. For a second, he forgot to breathe. Then she looked up and smiled—and that brought him back to earth.

He walked over quickly, his eyes full of unhidden admiration. “Yvonne, you look absolutely stunning tonight.”

Yvonne smiled but didn’t say anything.

He chuckled. “It’s truly an honor to have you as my date.” He extended his arm.

She linked hers through his, keeping her voice light. “The honor’s mine.” Together, they walked through the grand entrance of the ballroom, camera flashes popping behind them like fireworks.

soft lighting and a buzz of conversation humming beneath the background music. The crowd was

steps

Marsh, who’s this lovely young lady?” A stout, affable man stepped forward, eyeing Yvonne

with a smile. “This is Yvonne Jimenez from Stylist

to Yvonne, he added, “This is Elliot Levy from Country

lit up. “Yvonne Jimenez? So you’re the

chimed in, “I’ve read her

already making waves in the industry.

Brilliant. But

but inside, she was trying to stay grounded. The attention felt surreal. Ethan, on the other hand, looked pleased—maybe even a little smug. “She just landed an exclusive with Frank Lee,” he

a wave of

a while, Ethan and Yvonne finally retreated to a quiet corner

out a soft sigh. “Am I really that big of a