Chapter 31
Elena’s POV
The gala was everything I’d imagined and more: crystal chandeliers, designer gowns, champagne flowing freely, and photographers everywhere. Adrian looked devastatingly handsome in his tuxedo, and I had to admit we made a striking couple. The cameras certainly thought so.
“Elena! Adrian! Over here!” Photographers called out as we walked the red carpet at eight o’clock sharp.
I smiled, angled my body the way I’d learnt from years of photoshoots, and let Adrian’s hand rest on my waist. We looked like the perfect couple: young, beautiful, and successful. If only they knew the truth.
Inside the venue, the Lee family had already arrived. Adrian’s mother wore a stunning emerald gown, his father looked distinguished in his tuxedo, and Sophia surprised me.
“Elena!” She
