Rewriting My Heart's Fate

The lounge door swung open, and Ethan walked in swiftly.

"What's the matter, Mr. Grayson?" Lianne sprang up. "Did something happen?"

Ethan took a deep breath. "I just got word that Caroline, that traitor, is also in tonight's show. And she's wearing that gown!"

"What?" Lianne and I blurted out at once and exchanged a surprised look.

The news dropped on me like a ton of bricks. I couldn't believe it.

"I..." I mumbled. "Whatever! I-I'll step on that stage in this imperfect gown and prove myself!"

"But Evelyn..." Lianne hesitated. "Are you sure you want to take this risk? If the judges and the audience mock you, your reputation could-"

"What reputation? I've got nothing to lose," I cut her off. "I'd rather face it head-on than live with shame! I, Evelyn Wiley, won't hide like a coward!"

gaze on me, nodding after

Grayson, what's the matter?"

me a knowing grin. "You'll see soon

left, leaving Lianne and me

breath, trying to calm my nerves. From then on, every step I took would decide where I'd end up. Lianne gently smoothed

gown, but after all the adjustments we made, it was just

way too noticeable.

before me. He pulled an elegant jewelry box from his

inside was

eyes went wide as

family's heirloom," Ethan

a loss for words and felt a lump rise in my

word, Ethan helped me put on the necklace. His fingers grazed my skin, and

go." Ethan smiled, looking content. "Evelyn, you're going to be