Audrey invited Alina to her room the next morning. When Alina entered, she saw Marguerite and Lady Brennan already sitting together, both unusually quiet. Audrey sat across from them, composed as always.
"Sit," Audrey said. "Tea?"
Alina sat and Audrey poured the tea. Without another word, Audrey slid a folder across the table.
"Lord Prescott's family is visiting Ravenmoor in two days," Audrey said. "His father is the Earl of Thornbury. The welcome event must be extraordinary."
Alina looked at the folder in surprise.
"We are planning a ball," Audrey continued. "And I want you to plan it."
The room went quiet.
"Me?"
"Yes," Audrey smiled. "You know how to handle and read people. Just look at the growth of your sewing circle."
Alina opened the folder and saw the guest list, budget and all the other details she needed for the planning.
"I've never organized such an event before," Alina said. "If something goes wrong, it affects more than just a party."
