After dancing for so long, I was sweating. As the next song started, I waved off Zachary's offered hand. "I need a breather."

He laughed, leaning close to whisper, "Sure, rest up—there's more entertainment coming."

"What entertainment?"

"Drinks, pool, poker—the usual scene," he said with a smirk.

So, networking had evolved. Big events like this now had their own exclusive inner circles. I sighed and headed to the ladies' room to freshen ...