Chapter 225: Lost

Lana Hayde still didn't have a clear plan for what to do next. She'd only ever seen this kind of banquet on TV or in movies, but at least she knew how to take the first step. She adopted an air of elegance, glided through the ballroom with a pleasant smile, and tried to seem approachable. The other contestants did the same. The room buzzed with small talk and subtle probing. Very quickly, though, she felt like a poor imitation. The others seemed as if they'd all graduated from finishing school....