Chapter 68

Kelly POV

Adrian’s grip on my hand was firm and steady as we stepped further inside the grand hall. It was a truly stunning display of wealth and luxury all around us, the kind of extravagance that could only be afforded by the most wealthy circles in the city. Crystal chandeliers hanging above bathed the entire room in a soft, golden glow, and the polished floors down below reflected the opulence of designer shoes and perfectly tailored suits on everyone passing by.

I had always been drawn to fashion for as long as I could remember, and tonight was certainly no exception to that. My eyes kept darting from one outfit to the next, mentally cataloging all the brands and the different styles I was seeing. Each little detail seemed to outshine the last one, yet nothing I saw made me feel out of place at all. I was feeling confident in my own sense of style and how I looked.

Adrian slowed his pace beside me and stopped to greet an older man who was dressed in a s