Chapter 48

As Mel and Ethan walked towards a seat at the right corner of the room, Mel couldn't help but feel self-conscious under the scrutinizing gazes of the other attendees. She had expected the attention, of course, since Ethan was a well-known billionaire, but she never imagined it would feel so awkward. As they took their seats, Mel tried to remain composed, but she couldn't help but wonder if the eyes that were peering at her could see through her act of pretending to be Ethan's date, or if they all believed she was actually dating him."

Meanwhile, still seated on her dressing chair, Lisa heard the unmistakable sounds of the dinner party beginning, signaling that it was time for her to make her grand entrance. She had intentionally waited behind, wanting to ensure that all eyes, especially Ethan's, would be on her as she walked into the ballroom. However, what she failed to realize was that this wasn't like a high school prom, where a few people might pay attention to her. This was a hi