Chapter 57
Samuel Croft had always been a powerful man in Cameron City. People respected him, feared him, and watched his every move. But Summerville wasn’t the same. Here, power came with old names and silent rivalries. People smiled to your face while planning your downfall behind your back. Still, Samuel wasn’t the kind of man to step in quietly. Tonight, he made his presence known—with a grand banquet at the Galaxy Hotel, owned by his son-in-law, Alexander Harris.
The ballroom was breathtaking. Crystal chandeliers sparkled above and bathed the crowd with warm, golden light. Soft music filled the space—violins and piano blending into the hum of conversation. Waiters moved through the room with trays of wine and bite-sized food. The city’s most important people were there: politicians,
