One Night to Forever novel · Chapter 21 of 24
Chapter 21: Bianca's Last Card
Two days before the ball, Ford laid a small black drive on Desmond's desk.
It was Tuesday, December twenty-second, and the office smelled of pine from a tree the staff had put in the corner.
"The run-of-show for Thursday arrived from Chatfield and Vandevere this morning," Ford said. "The new account director sent it over for sign-off."
"She noticed a cue that wasn't on the original."
He turned a page toward us.
"Eleven-forty. Tribute. House lights out, four minutes, one audio file. Operator: B.T."
My mouth went dry.
"She filed it on November first," Ford said, "the day before the board. Nobody has opened it since."
"The ball is a nod to the night the Grand opened," Desmond said slowly. "A little darkness for the guests, as a gesture."
"It was Bianca's concept, sir. I approved it myself in October."
He closed his eyes for a second, and I felt sorry for him.
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