Chapter 49

Brook's eyes flickered with something lisa couldn't quite place, but before she could repeat her question, he simply said, "You'll find out soon enough." With a sly wink, he turned and headed out the door, leaving Lisa to ponder his words and wonder what kind of scheme he was cooking up. As she looked down at the dress in her hands, she couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that had settled in the pit of her stomach. Why was Brook's tone so menacing, and what did he want from her? After Brook left, Lisa quickly changed into the new dress that he had brought her. She admired herself in the mirror, the red gown fitting her perfectly. With a deep breath, she opened the door and stepped out of her room heading to the event hall, her eyes scanning the crowded room for the table where Brook was waiting for her..

The bustling hall was filled with people enjoying the festivities, and Ethan and Mel were seated in a corner, chatting amiably. As the night progressed, the awards for th