Chapter 60The mansion’s grand hall gleamed in the morning light, servants bustling back and forth with crates of flowers and trays of champagne. Elena stood on the sweeping marble staircase, watching the preparations for tonight’s charity gala—ostensibly in honor of Kara’s safe return, but in truth another display of Gabriel’s power. She smoothed the fabric of her black silk dress and touched the single red rose pinned to her shoulder, bracing herself for the night ahead.Mia appeared beside her in a soft pink gown, still pale from last night’s ordeal, Kara in lavender at her side. “Are you sure about this?” Mia whispered, glancing warily down at the ballroom floor.“We need every major family, every politician, every rival in one place,” Elena said quietly. “Tonight we show them strength.”Lucas joined them in a crisp tuxedo and offered Elena a reassuring nod. “You look beautiful,” he murmured, and she surprised herself by smiling at him. Their fingers brushed briefly before he step
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