Echoes of that night
"That'll be all."
Liana gave a tight nod and walked out, closing the door behind her. She leaned against her desk for a quick second, letting out a small sigh before diving back into her mountain of paperwork.
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By seven thirty that evening, the sleek black town car pulled up outside the Grand Hyatt.
The venue was massive, decorated with brilliant crystal chandeliers, velvet draping, and a crowd of well-dressed corporate elites. Photographers flashed cameras near the entrance while waiters moved through the hall carrying trays of champagne.