The evening rolled around faster than Elena expected, and soon the house was buzzing with activity. Steve was in his room, dressing up for the party, while Adam was casually lounging in the living room, scrolling through his phone.
Elena emerged from her room wearing a simple yet elegant black dress that hugged her figure in all the right places. Her hair was styled in loose waves, and a light touch of makeup enhanced her natural beauty. As she descended the stairs, Adam’s gaze lifted, and for a moment, he couldn’t take his eyes off her.
Elena smiled within her, her efforts to look good seemed to have paid off.
“You look… stunning,” Adam said, his voice softer than usual.
Elena felt her cheeks heat up, but she forced a casual shrug. “Thanks. You clean up pretty well yourself.”
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