Aurora Sterling followed Nancy Nash and Julia Keane up to the second floor of the banquet hall, where most of the guests were women. The second floor was better appointed with more amenities, making it a more suitable place for the ladies to relax, chat, and entertain themselves.
Upon reaching the second floor, Nancy Nash headed directly for a lounge area near the landing. A number of socialites were already seated there.
Everyone had been chatting, but they stopped to greet Nancy Nash and Julia Keane warmly as they approached.
It wasn't until the two were closer that the group noticed Aurora Sterling trailing behind them. The ladies' expressions faltered for a moment before their gazes shifted to Nancy Nash and Julia Keane.
