Chapter 1 - The Aftermath in theBallroom
The fallen man lay motionless on the cold marble floor.
Silence descended upon the opulent ballroom like a heavy blanket.
Evelyn stood over him, her chest heaving under her silk blue dress.
Her eyes burned with a dark, unyielding fury.
Little Lily was still sobbing quietly in the corner.
The older woman, Victoria, took a slow step backward.
Her polished composure finally cracked.
Guests whispered frantically behind their gloved hands.
Security guards rushed into the hall, their heavy boots echoing against the walls.
"Get him out of my sight," Victoria demanded, her voice trembling slightly.
The guards grabbed the unconscious man by his arms.
Evelyn did not move an inch.
She turned her gaze slowly toward Victoria.
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"This is far from over, Victoria," Evelyn said softly.
The room grew even colder.
