The evening's festivities continued, and guests whispered of the enigmatic Lord Alexander Harrington, the owner of this magnificent estate. Rumors of his return from abroad had stirred the curiosity of the ton, though his past was shrouded in secrecy.
Evelyn couldn't help but be intrigued. As if summoned by fate, she turned her attention to the grand entrance. The tall, dark figure of Lord Harrington made a dramatic entrance, his brooding presence commanding the room's attention. His piercing blue eyes scanned the gathering as he moved with a captivating, almost ethereal grace.