Arlene

The moment Liam and I walked hand in hand into the grand launch event, a wave of applause echoed through the enormous hall.

My heels clicked against the polished marble floor, each step exuding confidence, each breath steady despite the whirlwind in my mind.

I kept my head high, poised, and unbothered, knowing all eyes were on me. The weight of expectation was enough to make me tense, but somehow, I found strength just by walking next to Liam.

So it allowed me to carry my step with ease—after all, I was born for this.

Beside me, Liam strode with the perfect air of confidence, his fingers laced through...