Neo-Luminara Grand Parliament House.
In the exclusive conference room of the Neo-Luminara Grand Parliament House, a high-security vault nestled within the Parliament HQ, polished oak gleamed under warm, theatrical lighting.
The city sprawled beyond tinted glass, a vibrant backdrop to the unfolding drama.
As heavy double doors swung open, crimson carpets marked a path through an air thick with anticipation.
Ten elite families, dressed in tailored suits and embroidered gowns adorned with glimmering jewelry, lined each side of an enormous oval table.
Their faces radiated condescension and expectation.
At the center sat a cadre of political heavyweights: Senator Delmar Kyreth, Minister Janice Raoul, Councilor Merton Vale, and Lady Clarisse Wyndham, all wearing expressions lit with early triumph.