The air in the ballroom was thick like an electric, charged with greed and pride. Nothing could break the tense silence that followed the elder's announcement. Just as it seemed like the room would explode into chaos, Janet spoke up with a calm and clear voice.
"If this gift is so priceless, then let’s have it scanned, authenticated, and appraised. Let’s strip away the illusion." She sneered, folding her arms tightly.
A murmur of agreement rippled through the room. Faces turned to one another with barely concealed delight. They didn’t want Malik to be vindicated and they craved Sarah’s fall. Her disgrace would feed their envy for years.
“Yes that's right….! Absolutely!”
Sarah stood frozen beside Malik. Her breath hitched in her chest and her eyes darting between her family, her enemie
