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INT. RICHMOND ESTATE – GRAND SALON – EVENING
The room is tastefully decorated for an intimate gathering. Soft gold lights cast a warm glow over the gleaming furniture. Only a few handpicked guests are present: close friends, trusted allies, and one new face.
Catherine, in a sleek burgundy dress, welcomes Genevieve Langford, who walks in gracefully with her mother. All eyes are drawn to her.
CATHERINE (smiling warmly):
“Ethan, come here. I’d like you to meet someone special.”
ETHAN (walking over, guarded):
“What’s going on?”
CATHERINE (gesturing):
“This is Genevieve Langford. Her mother and I go way back.”
GENEVIEVE (offering a hand, smiling perfectly):
“It’s such a pleasure, Ethan. I've heard so much about you.”
ETHAN (shaking her hand, confused):
“Nice to meet you… I gues
