Sarah stood at the top of the staircase, unable to move.
The grand ballroom glittered beneath the crystal chandeliers, their warm golden light reflecting against polished marble floors and rows of elegant tables covered in white silk. Soft music drifted through the room while conversations blended into a gentle murmur among the guests. Expensive tailored suits and sparkling jewelry filled the luxurious private room, making Sarah feel as though she had stepped into a world that did not belong to her.
Her heart beat nervously inside her chest. She had attended company events before, but never something like this. Never as the bride of Jayden Lin.
The thought alone still felt unreal. Then, suddenly, the conversations around the entrance quieted.
Jayden had arrived. Sarah slowly lifted her eyes. He was walking toward her.
