Just when everyone thought it was over, Shyaan's announcement thundered through the room, freezing everything in place.
"Here she is—the Madam of Dominion, Madam De Luca. My new partner."
Silence fell as her voice echoed.
People's jaws slackened, some unable to stop them from nearly hitting the floor. Then it hit them: the location of the party, how this place had opened to non-members for this occasion alone, and Dominion's presence.
All of it pointed to one conclusion.
Naturally, people would assume it was Lucian. However, if it were him, his wife wouldn't have attended.
"What?" When the guests recovered, they could only gasp. "She's — she's the new partner?"
"How is this… oh, my god!"
"No wonder she sounded so knowledgeable about it when she's talking about it!"
"Her? Not Lucian De Luca?"
