The Grand Ballroom of the State Diplomatic Hall was the absolute peak of power and privilege in the capital.
Unlike the loud, chaotic media galas of the entertainment world, the atmosphere here was quiet, intensely elegant, and deeply intimidating. The massive room was lined with towering marble columns, priceless crystal chandeliers, and security guards with high-level clearances standing at every single exit.
This was a room filled with foreign royalty, European ambassadors, and the most senior political leaders of the country. The conversations were carried out in low, refined tones, and a single social misstep here could ruin a family's global standing in an instant.
When the massive oak doors opened, a heavy silence naturally rippled through the front section of the hall.
