Chapter 130- the proposal of power

The dining room buzzed with conversation as the guests enjoyed their meals. The long table was filled with a variety of dishes, from roasted meats to fresh salads and fine wine. Damian sat at the head of the table, his face calm, though his mind worked silently.

He sipped his wine, his sharp eyes scanning the room. Businessmen laughed and toasted to success, their voices loud and confident. Lina sat to his right, smiling politely, though her gaze often ...