Chapter 108

With a sigh, The Old Man took another sip of whiskey, his eyes still locked on the screen. The gala continued, but for the Old Man, it was a reminder of the ever-present dangers that lurked in the shadows. And he was determined to protect Ethan from them, no matter the cost.

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The Geralt gala was in full swing, the grandeur of the evening unfolding in a seamless blend of elegance and opulence.

Beneath the dazzling chandeliers and among the glittering guests, a tension simmered just below the surface. Sandra, the only female heir in the county and business partner of Ethan in the Monument Project, navigated the crowd with the poise of a seasoned socialite.

Her gown shimmered under the lights, drawing admiring glances and whispered compliments.

Across the room, Denera, a figure equally striking in her own right, observed Sandra with a predatory gaze.

Denera had always coveted the position Sandra held in the Monument Project, a coveted endeavor that promised substantial influence and