Demolition Before the Bloom

voice echoing loudly over the sudden lull in the music.

With a hard, deliberate thrust of his arm, he shoved her away from the table.

“You are embarrassing me in front of real money.”

The force of the shove caught Emily completely off guard. Her swollen ankles gave way instantly. Her stiletto heel caught the heavy, trailing hem of her emerald gown.

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