The Gala of ThornsTonight, the British Museum had been transformed into the epicenter of the world’s tech community. Ancient marble pillars were illuminated by futuristic blue neon lights, creating a stark contrast between history and the future. Luxury cars lined the street, dropping off billionaires, nobles, and cyber geniuses from across the globe.Inside a black Vanguard Tech limousine, Liora also known as Lina Moore sat with a sense of unease. She wore a gown personally selected by Julian Vane. The dress was deep emerald green, the color of Julian’s eyes, with an extremely low backless cut and a daring thigh slit. Her usually tied-up hair now fell beautifully in large waves, and her oversized glasses had been replaced with contact lenses that made her sharp, intelligent eyes gleam brightly.“You look… dangerous, Lina,” Julian Vane murmured beside her. He wore a black velvet tuxedo that exuded a strong aristocratic aura. “I’m sure tonight, it won’t just be the Chimera alg
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