"Everything must be flawless tonight," Nick said firmly, his tone commanding yet laced with excitement. He stood in the grand hall of the Carter mansion, watching the maids hurry across the marble floor with silver trays and polished cutlery. "No mistakes. Not even the smallest."
"Yes, sir," Lily, one of the maids, replied as she adjusted a crystal vase in the dining room.
Chloe, dressed in a soft ivory gown, was already walking around the dining table, correcting placements and making sure the glasses and napkins aligned perfectly. "This isn't just about dinner. It's about image. About business. Samantha Bradley deserves a presentation worthy of her presence."
Kate appeared from the kitchen, her cheeks flushed from the heat. She carried a tray of freshly baked rolls and handed them to Naomi. "Even the food must impress," Kate said. "If we do this right, we can finally secure Elevate's backing."
