A murmur among the guests caught Jason’s attention as Valeria finally arrived at the venue. Heads turned, conversations paused, and the atmosphere shifted slightly. Jason peeked through a gap in the curtains, his heart racing.
Valeria stood at the entrance, scanning the room with an unreadable expression. People whispered, recognizing her, adding to the tension. Jason’s fingers drummed nervously against his palm as he awaited the inevitable confrontation, his plan teetering on the brink.