Chapter 87

Elaine

I held my breath, hoping the presentation would go smoothly. The room was quiet, except for the soft hum of people waiting. My hands were sweaty, and my heart raced. This moment was important for all of us. Everything depended on it going well. All the hard work and sleepless nights we had put in were now resting on these slides going off without a hitch.

As the first slides began to play, I started to feel a bit calmer. The images were clear and beautiful, just like they had been during our practice. The colors were vibrant, and the designs looked flawless. I could hear a few guests quietly admiring the slides. For the first time that evening, I allowed myself to relax. Maybe everything would be okay after all.

Then the voiceover began, resonating through the room with clarity and professionalism, enhancing the presentation. I noticed the guests leaning forward, fully engaged, their attention captured. The atmosphere in the room became more focused, and I felt a small smile fo