Acting in rage

Word moved faster now: the street was blocked briefly for the event; a cluster of chairs were arranged, candles placed in glass cylinders, strings of soft bulbs hanging between artful posts like constellations. A small stage was set with minimalist flowers. The photographers were positioned at precise angles. The crowd that gathered was a curated mix of influencers, bankers, real estate players, and curious locals who were always eager to peer into someone else’s life. The air ...