As night fell and the hall filled with guests, Emma Hart busied herself with serving her table, balancing plates and pouring drinks with diligence.
Yet, her focus remained constantly on Sophia Greenwood and Damian Sterling's table, seizing every chance to glance over, especially at Sophia's glass, fearing she might slip something into Damian's drink without notice.
Before long, the host approached with a wine glass in hand, making a beeline for Damian's table to offer a toast.
Their enthusiasm when facing Damian was noticeably warmer than towards others, with an elderly gentleman even grasping Damian's hand, engaging in animated conversation.
Emma couldn't help but observe Damian's reaction, only to find his expression unchanging and somewhat cold, a stark contrast to the elderly man's warmth.
