As Cindy stood beside Alexander, her eyes wide with amazement at the grandeur of the ballroom, she couldn't help but let out a breathless, "Wow." The word slipped from her lips without thought, a genuine expression of the awe she felt at the sheer extravagance surrounding her. The chandeliers, the luxurious drapes, the opulence of it all—it was almost overwhelming.
Alexander's arm slipped around her waist, pulling her closer as they moved further into the room. His touch was reassuring, a silent reminder that she wasn't alone in this glittering world. Cindy leaned into his side, her gaze still darting around the room, taking in every detail.
But while Cindy was engrossed in her amazement, she didn't notice the way the entire room seemed to turn towards them the moment they entered. Conversations hushed, glasses paused mid-air, and all eyes were drawn to the couple that had just walked in.