CHAPTER 25

The ballroom inside Lord Baines' mansion was a cacophony of joy and merriment as the aristocrats reveled in the opulence of the night.

Lord Baines, standing tall and distinguished, mingled with the elite class, enjoying the adulation that came with his status.

Andrew, his son, basked in the glory of the moment, laughing heartily, clinking glasses with friends, and reveling in the joyous atmosphere.

The festivities were a stark contrast to the brutality that had unfolded outside.

Linda his wife wanted no part of this so she was taken back home as her mother was not able to convince her to stay.

As the night wore on, the grandeur of the mansion became more apparent. The walls echoed with music, laughter, and the clinking of crystal glasses.

Servants flitted through the crowd, offering trays of exotic delicacies and refilling glasses with the finest wines.

Meanwhile, Andrew, fueled by the spirit of the party, immersed himself in the celebration.

The dance floor became his stage, and

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