Chapter 137

A New Alliance

The hall was buzzing with a renewed sense of purpose, a shift in the air that hadn’t been there at the beginning of the evening. Voices murmured in low tones, people exchanged glances of cautious optimism, and even those who had been at odds with each other seemed momentarily unified by an unspoken hope. In the midst of it all, Victor stood tall, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, searching each face with quiet determination.

He cleared his throat, raising a hand to quiet the room. “Thank you all for being here tonight,” he began, his voice carrying the weight of a man who had been through battle and back. “I know it hasn’t been easy for any of us. We’ve faced our share of disagreements, maybe more than most. But I believe that, despite our past, there is something stronger binding us together.”

Emma stood by his side, her steady gaze lending him strength. Her hand slipped into his, offering a quiet, encouraging squeeze. Victor glanced at her briefly, his lips curving i
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