Arlene
The moment Liam and I walked hand in hand into the grand launch event, a wave of applause echoed through the enormous hall.
My heels clicked against the polished marble floor, each step exuding confidence, each breath steady despite the whirlwind in my mind.
I kept my head high, poised, and unbothered, knowing all eyes were on me. The weight of expectation was enough to make me tense, but somehow, I found strength just by walking next to Liam.
So it allowed me to carry my step with ease—after all, I was born for this.
Beside me, Liam strode with the perfect air of confidence, his fingers laced through mine as if it was the most natural thing in the world.
When I glanced up at him, he was already watching me, his lips curved into a smug yet undeniably charming smile.
He had th
