"Thank you all for coming. Please, help yourselves to the bar!"
Lexi exchanged a few more polite words with the circle of friends surrounding her, then stepped back toward the corner where her gifts were being gathered. She leaned in toward Sloane Xie, the blue silk scarf draped over her arm.
Though the "Goddess of Juilliard" was famous for her ethereal beauty and seemingly quiet, gentle demeanor, she was far more spirited behind closed doors.
Lexi covered her mouth with a manicured hand, whispering, "Hehe, Sloane... I think your prediction was a bit off."
According to Sloane, this "mystery billionaire" was supposed to spend the night showering Lexi with grand gestures—ordering vintage Cristal by the case or trying to buy her attention with a six-figure rock.
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