Ashley had concocted a devious plan, determined to sabotage the banquet and bring an end to what she considered a frivolous arrangement between her brother and Rachel. With an air of calculated confidence, she prepared to set her scheme in motion, a glint of determination in her eyes that spoke of her unwavering resolve.
As the evening unfolded, the country club began to fill with a sea of impeccably dressed guests, each adorned in the elegant hues of blue and white that echoed the evening's theme. The media and various press groups, along with a cohort of social media influencers, eagerly positioned themselves, eager to capture any hint of scandal or drama that might unfold, their lenses poised for every fleeting moment of potential controversy.