ARIA'S POV
The cool night air had helped clear my head, but as I stepped back into the bustling banquet hall, the noise and heat overwhelmed me.
I spotted Evelyn sitting at our table and made my way over.
"There you are!" Evelyn exclaimed as I sat down. "Where did you go off to?"
I forced a smile, not wanting to rehash the drama. "Oh, I just had to make a quick call. No big deal."
Evelyn's eyes narrowed slightly. "You sure? You look a bit drained.”
"I'm fine, really," I insisted, desperate to change the subject. "How was your trip out?"
Evelyn's face lit up. "Oh my goodness, you won't believe what happened!" She went on to share a hilarious story about a mishap with her driver and a carton of materials for designing a dress. Soon, we were both laughing so hard tears were rolling dow
