Faraway Wilds
Meanwhile, at the Grand Regency Hotel, the ballroom on the top floor glittered resplendently beneath crystal chandeliers, and champagne glasses clinked.
Nearly every relative, family friend, and business acquaintance had shown up.
Mom moved through the crowd in a deep maroon evening dress, practically glowing with pride.
Dad stood nearby with a drink in hand, laughing with business associates.
Every conversation somehow found its way back to Maddison.
"Robert Sullivan, your younger daughter has always been exceptional. And now she's headed to Crestview? That girl's future is limitless." A heavyset family friend raised his glass with a grin.