Leo was on the phone when they arrived. As soon as he saw them, he ended the call and walked over. “Aunt Celine, Ms. Stone, I’m glad you’re here,” he greeted warmly.Celine glanced at Leo, then at Miranda. “Come on,” she said with a smile. “Walk in with me.”Miranda nodded politely to Leo. “Mr. Lincoln, how was your trip?”“It went very well,” he replied, smiling.The three of them entered the elevator together. When they reached the sixth floor and were just a few steps from the ballroom doors, Celine paused. Then, to everyone’s surprise, she took Leo’s hand with her left and Miranda’s with her right.Miranda froze for a moment, caught off guard. Leo turned to glance at her, a faint smile tugging at the corner of his lips.The grand doors opened slowly. Under the glittering chandeliers, the ballroom shimmered with movement and light, filled with elegant guests and the soft clink of glasses.As the host of the evening, Celine immediately drew the crowd’s attention. Her poise and
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