Semua Bab No Apologies, No Regrets: Bab 91

Dubai woke up golden.The Burj Khalifa shimmered in the distance as if it, too, was holding its breath. The venue—a waterfront palace resort soaked in elegance—was buzzing by 6:00 a.m. The scent of freshly-cut roses mixed with expensive perfume and barely hidden tension.Fedora stood at the center of it all. A headset wrapped delicately around her ear, clipboard in hand, navy-blue dress tailored to precision. Her hair was swept into a neat twist. Her eyes? Focused.“Press is already lining up outside,” Rasha, her assistant, whispered, holding her tablet. “Groom’s party has arrived. Bride’s entourage checked in. Everything’s moving on schedule.”Fedora nodded tightly. “Begin ushering the guests. I want the press allowed past the velvet ropes—but not past the second security tier. I don’t want any flashbulbs near the altar.”“Yes, ma’am.”By 10:00 a.m., the palace lawn had been transformed into a dream.Thousands of hand-arranged white orchids lined the aisle. Gold chairs shimmered unde