Chapter 35 A Gift

• The night deepened, the party gradually transitioning from lively chatter to a more subdued hum as guests began to trickle out. The garden lights cast a golden glow on the terrace as Giovanni guided Lily toward the villa’s grand entrance. She glanced over her shoulder at JaGiovannie, who waved enthusiastically, a bright smile on her face.
• “You did great,” Giovanni murmured as they stepped outside.
• “Great at what? Not tripping in these heels?” she replied, her tone teasing, though her nervous energy from earlier had long since dissipated.