(HALLE’S POV)The interior of Il Sogno was disgustingly elegant. Crystal chandeliers cast a warm, golden glow over white linen tablecloths, and the air smelled of rich garlic, truffles, and expensive wine.I stood in the foyer, smoothing down the simple black slip dress I had chosen, my stomach twisting into violent, anxious knots."Halle! Over here," a sharp, familiar voice called out.I turned to see my mother waving from a corner booth. She looked immaculate in a tailored cream suit, her hair perfectly blown out. Sitting next to her was Alix, glowing in a stunning red cocktail dress. And sitting beside Alix, looking devastatingly handsome in a tailored navy blazer and a crisp white shirt unbuttoned at the collar, was Charles.I forced a stiff smile and walked over, sliding into the empty seat directly across from Charles."Look who finally decided to join us," my mother sighed, leaning over to offer me a stiff, perfumed hug. She immediately pulled back, her eyes scanning me up and
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