Ethan's POV
I scanned the crowded ballroom, suddenly realizing I hadn't seen Stella all evening. "Hey, where's Stella? Has anyone seen her?"
"She texted earlier saying she'd be late." Jess checked her phone. "But that was one hour ago."
My stomach twisted. I pulled out my phone to message her, but no recent texts from her appeared on the screen. As I started typing, the heels clicking against the marble made me look up.
"I'm here! I'm here!" Stella rushed toward us, slightly out of breath, her emerald dress flowing behind her. "Sorry, it took forever to get ready. Did I miss your speech? When are you going up?"
Jess burst out laughing. "Girl, you're about one hour late. He already gave his speech!"
"What?" Stella's face fell. "No way! I rushed here thinking I'd make it in time!"
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