Alexandra's arrest sent a shockwave through the ballroom. Guests clustered into small groups to dissect the drama that had just unfolded before their eyes. But the truth was, after the initial shock, Nate and I didn't want to think about Alexandra or her schemes ever again. She'd already stolen far too much energy from our lives. Instead, we chose to turn the rest of the night into a true celebration. We danced until our feet ached. We laughed, toasted, and let ourselves have fun in a way we hadn't in months. The sense of freedom was almost tangible, like a massive weight had finally been lifted off our shoulders, letting us breathe without constantly waiting for the next attack. Our family and friends joined in naturally. Zoey and Christian looked years younger, laughing and dancing like lovestruck teenagers. Matthew became the life of the party, telling outrageous stories the way only he could. Oliver and Sarah, who had come all the way from Bath for the event, were glowing, so
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