The party hall was already full. Several elegant people were talking while the sound of a violin echoed through the large room.

Betty Taylor smiled as she spoke with Arya about something she had done a few minutes earlier.

“You should have seen her face. She was left speechless. I bet that when I left and closed the door, she started crying like a child.” She laughed, trying not to draw too much attention.

“Do you think it will work, aunt?” Arya was anxious. “Do you think just that will be enou