I did not.
Then the room quieted.
Nicholas Devlin stepped onto the stage, commanding attention without raising his voice. He was taller than I’d imagined, with a steady presence that seemed to anchor the entire room.
“This evening,” he said, “isn’t about champagne or appearances. It’s about change.”
My heart hammered.
“I’m launching an initiative to give homes to those who have endured hardship and persevered despite it. Tonight, we begin with one family.”
He paused. His gaze lifted.
“Rebecca Thomas.”
The room gasped.
My legs nearly gave out.
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