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THE grand Charity Gala was the event of the year, hosted at the illustrious Diamond Crest Hotel. It was where only the wealthiest and most powerful gathered, billionaires, celebrities, and world-renowned influencers, all dressed to the nines. Crystal chandeliers shimmered from above, soft jazz floated in the air, and every corner of the hall glittered with elegance. The anticipation was palpable, not just for the donations or the luxury auction but because Oswald Escobar, the elusive billionaire, was finally making a public appearance, and not alone.

As the pearl white Rolls-Royce Cullinan glided to a stop in the parking lot, camera flashes lit up the night like fireworks. A swarm of reporters surged forward, eager to capture the moment. The doors of the sleek vehicle opened slowly, and Queen Wilberforce was the first to step out, radiating grace and poise. She was a vision in her custom-made champagne coloured gown that hugged her figure perfectly, her stiletto heels glimmering under