The Coldson Group's charity gala had always been a highlight among Gray City's circle of the wealthy, and almost every year, it would raise hundreds of millions for charitable causes.
This year's gala theme was "The Sound of Blooming Flowers," aimed at raising funds for impoverished girls to build schools and buy books.
The goal was to let every girl receive compulsory education, to hear the sound of flowers blooming, and to chase the light in their hearts.
The gala was set on the top floor of the Empire Grand Hotel, attended by the most powerful and privileged of the circle.
Old Master Coldson wasn't originally supposed to attend, but he insisted on going to protect his Little Yolanda.
Thus, except for Noah Coldson, who was still abroad, the entire Coldson Family made an appearance.
Yolanda Greenwood noticed that Christopher Coldson had brought a female companion, though it was neither Randy Carter nor anyone of significance.