Emily's heart raced as she surveyed the transformed gallery space. Soft lighting illuminated abstract paintings and sleek sculptures, while the clinking of champagne flutes and murmur of voices filled the air. Her navy dress swished around her legs as she made final adjustments to a floral arrangement.
"Bloody hell, we actually pulled this off," Sophia whispered, sidling up next to her.
Emily grinned. "Don't jinx it. The night's still young."
Her gaze drifted to Lucas, looking devastatingly handsome in his matching suit as he chatted with her parents. A familiar warmth bloomed in her chest.
"Earth to Emily," Sophia teased. "Stop eye-f*****g your man and help me with these gift bags."
Emily snorted, grabbing a stack of glossy bags. "Pot, kettle. I saw you checking out that bartender e
