Sienna’s POV I noticed Sylvia and Gabriel slipping out just after my name was announced. Typical. Sylvia, with her perfect little smile, still couldn’t stand it when I succeeded, and Gabriel… Well, his absence didn’t sting like it used to. Maybe it should’ve. But honestly? I didn’t care. Or at least, I told myself I didn’t.Let them go. Tonight wasn’t about them.The lights hit the stage, bright and unforgiving, but I didn’t flinch. My heels clicked against the polished floor as I stepped forward, and I felt a little thrill. This wasn’t some small gathering; it was the event of the season. Cameras, reporters, city elites. Even if Gabriel and Sylvia refused to see me in person, they would see me online. They would see me shine.I adjusted the microphone; it was too tall, like it was daring me to fail. I smiled, the kind of smile that said, Watch me.“Thank you, everyone,” I began, letting my voice fill the hall. “And thank you, Mr. Rodriguez, for honoring me tonight. Your support has
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