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.

lighting and a buzz of conversation humming beneath the background

barely made it a few steps before people started coming up

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

lifted his glass with a smile. “This is Yvonne Jimenez from Stylist

he added, “This

up. “Yvonne Jimenez? So you’re the

read her work—she’s

waves in the industry. A total

interview with Anthea Wallace? Brilliant. But your restaurant series? Even

on the other hand, looked pleased—maybe even a little smug. “She just

was mentioned, a wave of impressed murmurs rippled through

Yvonne finally retreated

soft sigh. “Am I really that big