Unyielding Bonds
Stefan's POV ~
The Lovtan summit hall hummed and buzzed with excitement while I waited, the crowd's whispers reverberating off the ceiling, but all I could focus on was Valenticia. Her exceptional cleavage supported her otherworldly poise, the jade hairpin from Rosanna glittered in her dark hair, the way her radiant sapphire gown draped her curves. Her speech kicked off, voice strong, and authoritative: “Seryne’s rumors—doctored audios, spurious contracts—are lies. I’m Clawford’s heir, in blood and grit. We’ll create, with New Dream, a tech hub for Wyllbron.” I leaned forward, my heart swelling. She glanced at me, grinned, and I nodded as pride welled up — there was no stopping her.
An applause broke out as her speech finished, but the reporters swarmed, their questio
