Henry and I entered the hall and found our assigned seats.
I scanned the room and noticed a few familiar faces. To my surprise, Will was there—along with that woman.
They were engaged in lively conversation with the people around them. Will looked smug, his demeanor full of confidence.
Henry caught me staring at Will. "Do you know Will Wallet?" he asked.
I snapped out of it. "We met once at a previous party," I lied.
"I was actually looking at the woman next to him—she's quite stunning," I added, trying to redirect his focus.
"You should stay away from them," Henry advised.
I was taken aback by his tone and looked at him curiously. He hesitated for a moment but then added, "She seems to have ties to the mafia."
Even though I was already aware of this, I played along, feigning shock
