The hall was filled with people glamorously dressed. Rich organ music filtered through the air, blending smoothly with the light chatters and laughters of the guests.

Waiters moved around holding flat trays sitting flute glasses filled with champagne. A buffet table generously adorned with various meals sat at an accessible corner of the hall.

Mr and Mrs Leon stood amidst a small group laughing over small talks.

“Where are you going?” Mr Leon whispered to his wife who had just excused ...