Hungry and Alone, She Played the Piano — The Surprise That Followed Moved Everyone
The grand ballroom shimmered under dozens of crystal chandeliers, each one casting a kaleidoscope of light that danced across the polished marble floors and the flowing silk gowns of the guests. Laughter mingled with the soft strains of a live string quartet, a delicate backdrop to the clinking of fine china and crystal glasses. It…