542 Two Lifetimes

The awards ceremony was white tie and Keeley had agonized over what to wear since she would be on live television in front of the entire world. In the end, she settled on a seafoam green floor-length gown with lace sleeves and Swarovski crystals bought in the shopping district she loathed. She wore the earrings she had bought for Hale Investments' 100th anniversary party and the DNA necklace Aaron had given her in high school for luck.

The families of the laureates and other honored guests sat near the very front of the concert hall. The laureates, speakers, and the royal family of Sweden were on the stage. Keeley couldn't believe she was seated less than a hundred feet away from royalty.