Chapter 49
Lexie peered in through the open doors to one of the hotels smaller ballrooms, taking in the activity inside. A large crowdshe knew more than two hundred people had been invitedwere milling about, the chatter of conversation a loud hum that flowed out to the wide hallway. Most of them would be at the reception tomorrow night, also, the one where the prizes would be awarded and the artist selected for a gallery show. Tonight was to give people a chance to chat ahead of time with the artists and generate buzz in advance. She thought she was prepared for this, but she had a sudden attack of stage fright, the butterflies in her stomach dancing the fast jive. Now that shed left the solitude of the ranch and the protection of her hotel room, could she really do this?