Chapter 154

Chapter 93

IRIS

The evening air was filled with excitement and anticipation as we arrived at the venue for our engagement party. It was a glamorous affair, with twinkling lights and elegant decorations setting the stage for a night to remember.

As Les and I made our entrance, I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and joy at the sight of our friends and family gathered together to celebrate our love. Meera, Roscoe, and Hilda were there, along with a host of other familiar faces from the elite circles of New York society.

The room buzzed with conversation and laughter as we mingled with our guests, enjoying the warmth and camaraderie of the occasion. It was a moment of pure bliss, surrounded by the people we loved most in the world.

But amidst the celebration, there was a sense of unease lingering in the back of my mind. The tabloids had started to take an interest in our relationship, digging into my past in search of juicy gossip to fuel their headlines.

I had always tried to keep