de her window. The event was set to begin at 7 PM sharp and run until 10 PM, a night where business leaders gathered not only to celebrate their achievement

ra was about to head upstairs. The warm glow of the chandelier cast soft shado

er called gently, beginni

er's. She smiled, a blush coloring her cheeks. "Good e

e joy in you. You're practically glowing. This evening

er always seemed to see right through her, reading every unspoken tho

ng forward to tonight. I have only an hour left befor

nd tender. Nora felt a flutter of nerves, h

with both hope and worry. "Tonight isn't just about awards or partnerships. It's als

. Her mother's intentions were clear,

the conversation back to safer ground. "But for now, I need to prepare

ing through her concern. "I'll be there

ended the stairs, the soft click of her he

Ryan'

hy little girl, was now a formidable woman, her name echoing in boardrooms and business circles across the city. Billion

tedly and trailed silently down my cheeks. I quickl

stood or uncovered. In the wake of his death, I took the reins of his company, fighting tooth and nail to keep his legacy al

eyond what I ever imagined. Yet, as successful as she is, one thing troubles me deeply, her refusal to open he

Nora's assistant, appeared with a bright

e could use her newest Lambo

my wishes, even the small ones. Today, asking permission felt like a small rebellio

the good news, and I returned t

this time bearing Nora's greetings. "Sh

room; she always did. Tonight, she would not only be the center of attention but perhaps, for once, my heart's wish might co

on the stairs. I looked up, my lips curling into a gentle smile. There she