‘Read my name. You have 30 seconds…’

herself a fancy title and came here begging for attention.”

The room held its breath.

I let the plate drop.

It hit the floor with a wet slap.

Then I lifted my phone and tapped a single button.

Across the ballroom, the reunion projector flickered alive.

Vanessa’s face appeared on the giant screen.

Not tonight’s face.

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