The interior of the lechâteau came alive with a soft glow, sparkling chandeliers, and good music, as elegant guests made their way in for the biggest fundraising event in the whole of France.
Julien, sneaked out before anyone could spot him, and stop him from doing what he planned on doing.
He wove his way through the back door, and walked down a hallway path that led to a terrace enclosed with glass.
At the center of it, what he ordered had arrived, covered in white linen to keep it hidden until the great reveal.
He smiled, as he brought out his phone from his pocket.
"Why are you being so secretive?" Valentina's soft voice came through from the other end.
"It's called a surprise, sunshine. Are you close?"
"A little bit. I would have come with you if I knew there would be a bit of traffic."
"You would have had to come in a different car, MaChérie. I'm not ruining the surprise."
She laughed softly. "Now my anticipation is just growing. I'll be there as soon as I can."
