The engagement party was in full swing at the grand ballroom of the Knights' estate. Alex and Eve circulated among the guests, greeting friends, family, and business associates. Eve wore a stunning dress that Olivia had personally chosen, a gesture that seemed to soften Eve's initial reluctance to attend. Despite the opulence and joyous atmosphere, Victoria and Claire stood out among the guests. They were present, but their expressions betrayed them.
Victoria, dressed impeccably in a deep blue gown, maintained a composed façade but her eyes revealed a storm of conflicting emotions. Claire, in a delicate lavender dress, mirrored her mother's discomfort, casting furtive glances around the room as if searching for an escape.
