The moment Cathie walked through the grand entrance, the atmosphere changed. Laughter and conversations gradually quieted down, and some people raised their glasses mid-air. At first slowly, then all at once, everyone’s attention was drawn to a presence that was impossible to overlook.
“Whoa… look.”
“Is that Cathie Valente?”
“I thought she and Jake had broken up...”
“Wait… who’s that man with her?”
Their voices were loud enough for Cathie to hear even as they tried to tone down their gossip.
She walked alongside Rowan, their steps perfectly in sync, his tailored black suit enhancing her quietly commanding presence. Cathie’s dress hugged her figure with elegant precision, making a statement without being overdone; confidence was woven into every stride. They moved with effortless grac
