Empire Hotel, Valentine's Gala
"What do you think?" Catherine asked as she looked at her reflection in the mirror.
May who was standing just behind her in a mint-colored gown, stared for a second too long. "You look really beautiful."
"You look like a princess," Elisa said. Catherine's gown was pale pink, glittering faintly under the warm lights. It hugged her waist, then flared out like something pulled straight out of a fairytale. Her hair was done up in a detailed twist, pinned with tiny gemstones that caught the light each time she moved.
"You're going to steal the whole ballroom tonight," Elisa added. "No one will be able to take their eyes off you. Especially Lenox."
May nodded. "You'll make everyone dance with you and donate like crazy. I can already see it. Hmph. And don't forget, don't let Matthew dance with you unless he gives the charity at least five—no, make it ten grand!"
