GABRIELLA'S POV

The crowd stirred, a cacophony of murmurs and exclamations filling the room.

"Silence!" Argatha's voice thundered once again, cutting through the noise. "I didn't ask for any of your opinions," she added sharply, her tone laced with anger.

The room fell silent once more, every eye fixed on Argatha, awaiting her next revelation. I could feel the weight of the situation settling upon us all, uncertainty and fear mingling in the air.

"As I was saying," Argatha ...