Chapter Twenty-One
For a sustained moment, the guests were silent. Victor, finally, proudly broke the stillness with a piercing wolf whistle and began to clap. The guests joined in with their applause, whistles, and bravos. Victor’s women in their spectacular gowns were huge hits. Even Beverly Harrison was moved by the stunning display of beauty and grace. She caught herself dabbing away a tear. Her husband and Franklin were at the front of the crowd looking proudly up the staircase. Franklin was so mesmerized by Elena he didn’t realize how loudly he was applauding.
When Nadia and Elena stepped onto the foyer, the guests engulfed them, hugging and kissing them, complimenting them on their beauty and provocative gowns. Franklin found it impossible to get near Elena. As he hurried away to
