The Billionaire's Secret Fiancée

la was happening in just three days, and the weight of what that meant was beginning

s, and neatly pressed blouses. Nothing even remotely close to the elegance required for an event at the Grand Metropolitan Hotel. I'll need someth

ringed. Should she splurge on car service? Or maybe one of those rideshare apps with luxury options? Every

ade her sigh. The gala was happening midweek, and she'd need to clear her workload for the evening. A quick glance

her closest work friend, sliding into the chair beside

statement of the year. The gala

's amazing! This is your shot, Emily. You've be

oubt creeping in. "I guess, but.

her voice firm but kind. "You deserv

nation renewed. There was still so much to do, but for the first time, she felt like

the air conditioning. The invitation lay in front of her, its golden script catching the light and practically

the empty name field. The clock in the corner of her screen ticked on, a

st an event-it was an opportunity to network with the industry's most influential figures and finally step into the world she had dreamed about. On

conversation or said something embarrassing? Worse, what if no one noticed her at all?

asn't just accepting an invitation-she was stepping into t

d her back and stared at the screen. Her chest tightened as she filled o

red, and her heart raced. I

hat if she wasn't ready for this? But then another thought emer

. She didn't know exactly what to expect, but she knew this was a turning point. The routine she had bee

tle did she know, attending the gala wasn't just about professional connections-it would lead her to Ethan Black. And Ethan wasn't just an

The gala wasn't just a chance to advance her career. It wa