Madeline, however, maintained her composure, masking the fire within. As the guests celebrated what they perceived as a triumph over the Russel family, Madeline's mind churned with a quiet determination.
In the aftermath of the contentious negotiations, the hall simmered with an uneasy tension. Madeline, though seemingly composed, harbored a storm of emotions within. The atmosphere crackled with suppressed animosity, each head wearing a mask of civility while concealing their true intentions.
As the thoughts of the assembly shifted towards the decision, Mary Kay, a formidable head with an air of calculated danger, fixed her eyes on Nexus. A sly smile curled on her lips, laden with a provocative allure. Nexus, not entirely comprehending the nuances of the situation, returned the smile with polite confusion.
