Isla POV

Everything had failed. Why did I think anything could go smoothly in this life?

I bit my lip as I walked through the courtyard, passing guests talking and laughing and drinking like the evening hadn't just collapsed around me. I didn't know where I was going. Maybe I was looking for Mr. Vale.

Before I could move forward, Vivienne appeared directly in my path. I tried to sidestep her, but she blocked me.

"What do you want?" I asked. I was too tired to perform anything.

Vivienne smiled. "What did you think of Ronan's presentation? We're having a celebration tomorrow with Mom and Dad. You should come. You...