Chapter 71 Eve Of The Engagement

• Blair’s P.O.V
• The grand hall echoed with laughter and the clinking of fine china as my father, a man of considerable standing in our community, entertained honorable guests. The flickering candlelight danced on the polished silverware, creating an atmosphere of superfluity that seemed almost surreal. It was a soirée where important alliances were formed, and discussions held great weight.
• The splendor of the party enclosed me as I stood there, draped in a beautiful white gown, the epitome of dignity. The room buzzed with excitement as honorary guests mingled, but one person lingered in the back of my mind—Landon.