Chapter 61 An Empty Table

• Old Lady Steele was already giving her address when Hanson and Alora quietly sneaked into the hall through the back door. They appeared disheveled and unprepared for the party, intent on keeping a low profile throughout the duration of the gathering.
• Deep down, they both hoped that Molitta would not find an excuse to single them out in the crowd. The last thing they wanted was to draw attention to themselves, especially from Old Lady Steele, whose party it was.
• Alora had high hopes of impressing the old lady today, but it seemed Molitta was determined to thwart her plans at every turn.