That night was the night when the Montaine family held a luxurious party, the kind that drew the most influential businessmen, prominent officials, and elite figures in both the business and political spheres.
The grand event promised glamour, power, and intrigue—all wrapped in the air of exclusivity.
Sarah had insisted she didn’t want to attend, citing every excuse she could muster, but Jack’s calm reassurance eventually convinced her.
“It’ll be fine,” Jack had said with a soft smile, the one that melted her resistance.
Her mother, Maria, however, had been ecstatic at the invitation and made it clear she wouldn’t miss an event where she could flaunt her daughter’s beauty.
The ride to the Montaine mansion was anything but peaceful.
The atmosphere in the car was thick with tension as
