She was still mulling over her next move when—
"Celeste?"
A familiar voice called her name, cutting through the air like a blade.
Celeste stiffened, her heart skipping a beat as she turned—
And there he was.
Ethan Carter.
And standing right beside him, looking just as stunned—Riley Evans.
For a split second, time slowed.
Ethan was dressed in a crisp navy-blue suit, his sharp features unreadable, though his dark eyes flickered with something—surprise? Suspicion? Displeasure?
Beside him, Riley looked equally caught off guard, her blue eyes widening as she took in Celeste, elegantly seated at a VIP table, dressed in a sleek, form-fitting dress that screamed luxury and power.
Celeste quickly recovered, tilting her head with an easy, practiced smile.
Showtime.