Chapter 107

MADISON’S POV The evening air was chill, but in front of me was the beauty and glamour in gold and golden glow spilling from the glass doors of exhibition pavilions. I climbed down from the black SUV firmly, stilettos striking dry crisp noise on marble stairs. Behind me was my best friend, Lily, fur stole falling off her shoulder as she followed behind me, turning head to get my attention, a flash of glint in her bright blue eyes. "Madison, you're just simply beautiful," she said, perhaps the umpteenth time that night, actually so loudly that anyone within hearing distance could hear her. "No wonder Xavier Ravenwood is head-over-heels, hopelessly, utterly in love with you. He must be totally out of his mind, just plain crazy to even think about thinking about anyone else." I smiled, cheekbones high and clefting so the light would slash across my face. I knew i was just as beautiful with my green emerald-green gown hugging every contour of my body, and my makeup flawless emphasizing the