About half an hour earlier…
Outside, next to the dance podium, Ellie is watching Tom who is surrounded by four older posh ladies who are very curious about his outfit.
"How did you get your hands on the EY design?"
"This is EY design, right?"
"This is a full outfit. It costs a fortune…"
"Look at these lines. My son would look amazing in this! And his birthday is coming…"
"Young man, you are not bad yourself. Are you single?"
Tom helplessly glanced toward Ellie who smiled and looked away. If he wants to get out of there, he needs to do it by himself. But he better do some good marketing before he chases those women away. Ellie has no intention of interfering, if those four ladies pay attention to her dress, she will be swarmed as well.
Her only regret is that they came here with intention to dance since there is still time until dinner, and at this rate, it does not seem that Tom will be available for dancing.