Chloe was stepping into the dazzling world of Sartori Corporation's annual gala for the first time. The event unfolded in the grand ballroom perched atop the Sartori Tower. If she hadn't been clued in beforehand, she might have mistaken it for a star-studded awards show.
A striking red carpet, a hundred meters long, welcomed guests at the tower's entrance. Cars would glide to a halt at the carpet’s edge, where attendees were expected to strut down its length, pausing for quick interviews and autographs at the entrance. The setup mirrored the glitzy routine of a Hollywood night.
Lined along the red carpet were countless cameras, manned by media folks who'd been camped out all day, eager to capture every moment. This wasn't just any event; it was the Sartori Corporation gala, the hottest ticket in town where the entertainment industry's crème de la crème made their appearances.
Eldridge Entertainment, a powerhouse in the talent world, had its biggest stars under its wing, and half of the A-list celebs were part of its roster. Even those who had reached the summit of fame still saw an invite to this gala as the ultimate accolade.
Chloe and Connor made their grand entrance in a sleek black Bentley. The car paused at the red carpet, and a doorman, white gloves and all, swung open the door. Chloe stepped out, radiant in a gown that seemed to capture the midnight sky in its fabric. Her hair tumbled over her shoulders in soft curls, adorned only by a sapphire hairpin, yet she managed to outshine the bejeweled stars around her, exuding a kind of natural glamour that needed no embellishment.
With her arm elegantly looped through Connor's, Chloe moved with a grace that was both relaxed and polished, her presence turning heads. As she hit the red carpet, it felt like the surrounding camera flashes dimmed, all lenses drawn irresistibly to her.
Several media outlets were streaming live, capturing the buzz.
"Chloe is stunning, she's stealing the show!"
"Whose fairy tale book left the page open? The princess has escaped!"
"Chloe, you're too gorgeous! Every shot of you is flawless."
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