The tension in the air was palpable as Harry and Alfie walked into the banquet hall, drawing the eyes of every guest present. Alfie, with his rugged appearance and obvious discomfort, seemed like a stark contrast to the well-dressed, polished figures in the room. It was as if a stranger had suddenly entered a tightly-knit community; like a black man walking into a room full of white faces. Whispers rippled through the crowd, but no one dared to openly question Alfie's presence, knowing full well that he was still a part of Baron Ethan's bloodline, and by extension, Reggie's brother.