Leo walked toward the entrance crowded with
reporters, his steps steady and unhurried.
This entrance was different from the one Silas and the Du Ponts had used earlier. That one had been discreet, dignified, meant for people who didn't need attention to assert their presence. This one, on the other hand, existed for a very specific purpose: Hype.
It was an entrance reserved for those who wanted to be seen: celebrities clawing their way back into relevance, politicians craving exposure, athletes riding the momentum of recent victories, businessmen eager to attach their faces to the next big headlines.
Anyone who understood the power of attention stepped here.
Leo belonged here tonight. The moment he stepped into view, camera flashes exploded around him as reporters shoved their microphones toward his face, firing questions.
"Leo! Over here!"
"Is this your official comeback?"
