Chapter 127: Evelyn’s Warning

The gala was in full swing, the grand ballroom glowing with opulence as chandeliers cast warm light across the polished marble floor. Guests mingled in their finest attire, their laughter and clinking glasses blending into a symphony of wealth and power. It was the kind of event where deals were made with handshakes and rivalries simmered beneath polite smiles.

Malia moved through the crowd with practiced grace, a vision of poise in a midnight blue gown that hugged her frame. Her head was held high, even as her mind raced. Attending the gala felt like walking into the lion's den, but the evening presented an opportunity too valuable to miss—a chance to forge alliances and bolster support against Evelyn's growing influence.