Let's toast

Lilian POV

The opening of my studio was a tremendous success. I never imagined the night would be so magical. The place was full of people laughing and having fun, and the energy was contagious. Even those guests I had called and didn't show up wouldn't have added as much shine to the event as those influential people who appeared out of nowhere. They made the inauguration the most talked-about event of the night, and, from the looks of it, it would be the most talked about topic of the month in a city as large and dynamic as Richmond.

As I watched the excited faces around me, a mixture of relief and euphoria flooded my heart. Soft music filled the air, and the aroma of freshly opened champagne wafted around us. It was a celebration not only of a new phase in my life, but also of all the hard work I had put into every detail of that studio. The decor was perfect, with touches of elegance in every corner. The clothes hanging on the racks seemed to come to life under the bright lights,