That same evening, Leila hosted a reception to celebrate the new film and formally welcome Alex into the Royalstar family. Beyond the film's cast, a wide circle of artists had been invited to the small gathering, held in one of Royal Corp's own luxury hotels, a space finished in gold and white, elegant enough to make an entrance feel like an event in itself. Twin staircases converged at the top floor entrance, a bar staffed by a dedicated bartender kept the cocktails flowing, and gold-rimmed tables held an endless spread of appetizers for anyone circulating the room.
The staircase entrance was deliberate — anyone arriving had to appear at the top and descend in full view, giving the room below a clear look at exactly who was walking in, like royalty making an entrance at a ball, a small piece of theater built into the architecture itself.
