The Elusive Heiress

rs. Ryan said warmly as she straightened up, her eyes lighting

her elegant curves. The subtle glow of her expertly applied makeup highlighted her natural beauty, making her look more

ne smile that never left her lips. Leaning in

new car tonight," Nora said softly. "I'll

klace around Nora's neck. "You'll make a fan

e brightening. "I plan to mingle

s steady and full of purpose. In the garage, James was already wa

stunning tonight," he said,

nd pride. It was the first time she'd driven her new ca

as they pulled away. The cool evening breeze brushed against Nora's

as he just that, or something more? A part of her wondered if this e

er phone, scrolling through her emails as

lly, her gaze sweeping across the grand event hall. The streetlights illuminated a sprawlin

er stunning gown and the effortless way she carried herself. Her steps moved rhythmically with the m

ed. Maybe it was the shimmering chandeliers, or the way the lights played off the diamonds scat

called out. Turning, Nora spotte

eetings and air kisses. Sophia was already sipping c

teasing grin tugging at her lips. "Are you going to

now, Soph. I'm not really lookin

disbelief. "You're not? Nora, y

. "I know, but my mother's been pushing me about marria

ir enough. Let's just have fun toni

opulent decor and the glittering elite. A sense of belonging mingled w

s the room. He sipped a glass of scotch, but his gaze was fixed firml

making his way toward the

ay?" she whispered to So

some. No one knows his name for sure, but he's a billionaire and rumored

as he approached, her heart fluttering

sure to meet you tonight," he said smooth

ed surprised glances. H

re is mine," Nora said, offerin

to talk later. Can we exchange contacts?" C

t betraying her calm

ged contact

" Collins said, his

ward to it,"

wd, Sophia grinned. "Sounds lik

a smile curling her lips. "I'm

to Collins. Their conversations flowed with eas

ile, "what brings you to events like t

he corners. "Maybe. But I'm more interested in