Nothing.
Absolutely nothing.
Could have prepared Amelia for the walk down that red carpet.
Not books.
Not movies.
Not even the quiet confidence she had built before stepping out of that car.
Because the moment her heel touched the carpet.
The world exploded.
Flashes.
Blinding, relentless flashes of light that came from every direction.
Cameras clicking so rapidly it sounded like rain against glass.
Voices overlapping.
Calling.
Shouting.
Demanding attention.
“Miss Hart! Over here!”
“Is this man with you?”
“Are you attending as a couple?”
“Miss Hart, is it true you’re now a shareholder at Kingsley Technologies?”
“Miss Hart! One picture, please!”
Her breath caught.
For a split second.
Just a split second.
Amelia froze.
Because this.
This was overwhelming.
She had gro
