"Fine," she thought bitterly. "Enjoy your little moment of glory. But just wait—I'll make sure you regret it later."
Meanwhile, from a private room on the second floor, Damian's eyes never strayed from Elena.
He had always known she was stunning, but seeing her under the dazzling lights tonight, all he wanted was to whisk her away and never let anyone else lay eyes on her again.
Victor, seated nearby, noticed the shift in Damian's mood and instantly picked up on the icy tension around him.
Possessiveness in men could be downright dangerous.
Down in the main hall, Patrick Langley looked around at the captivated crowd, then raised his hand and stepped onto the stage at the front. With a steady, warm tone, he said, "First and foremost, thank you all for coming. Welcome to tonight's ceremony."
Polite applause followed.
