The next morning, Viola was awakened by Kate's phone call at 8:00 AM, two hours before the centennial celebration was set to begin. Kate informed her that many old classmates and acquaintances would be attending and insisted that Viola dress impeccably. At the very least, she couldn't afford to be outshone in the looks department!
Since she was already awake, Viola decided to keep her outfit simple. The centennial celebration, though framed as a grand event, was really just a small ceremony with a donation segment. Most of the attendees were either industry elites or from wealthy families, so everyone would be putting in some effort to look their best, eager to avoid unflattering photos.
Viola, not wanting to overdo it, opted for a classic, milk-tea-colored V-neck slip dress. At first gl
