Austin's entrance into the auction ballroom sent a ripple through the crowd.
The ballroom was filled with New York's elite: CEOs, politicians, heirs, and influencers. One by one, conversations fell silent. Every gaze gradually turned toward the entrance.
Spotlights from the chandeliers reflected off the violet silk of her gown, making it shimmer like moonlight on deep water. She moved with quiet confidence, each step measured and fluid, her chin slightly lifted, eyes calm and unreadable.
Those familiar with high fashion recognized the dress instantly. It was a Destiny X original—the kind of piece that didn't just require money to obtain, but access, reputation, and luck. The designer was notorious for turning down royalty and once rejected a tech billionaire's wedding commission
