The grand banquet hall glittered beneath a cascade of crystal chandeliers, every surface polished to a shine, every corner humming with the warmth of power and money. At the center of it all sat Tom Lacy, enjoying the spotlight as he chatted with the numerous guests encircling him.
“Mr. Lacy, congratulations! With this contract secured, the Lacy family is bound to climb another rung on the ladder of success.”
“Absolutely. We’re offering our congratulations in advance. With a project of this scale, we’ll surely need your guidance in the future.”
Tom’s laughter rose above the music and clinking glasses, his pride radiating so openly it practically reflected off the marble floor.
“Haha! You flatter an old man. This deal was pure good fortune. We’ll still need everyone’s support from here
